US Bridges

IH 69/US 59 Sbfr over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · IH69 at Cottonwood Creek · Structure no. 120800008909221

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,324
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69/US 59 Sbfr over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69/US 59 Sbfr over Cottonwood Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,324 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69/US 59 Sbfr
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationIH69 at Cottonwood Creek
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50989, -95.89786
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,324 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69/US 59 Sbfr over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69/US 59 Sbfr over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69/US 59 Sbfr over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 69/US 59 Sbfr over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69/US 59 Sbfr over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.