US Bridges

Spur 10 NB over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1 MI NW of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800018705426

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,622
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 10 NB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 10 NB over Cottonwood Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2033. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpur 10 NB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1 MI NW of SH 36
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48976, -95.83274
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,622 (2016)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Spur 10 NB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 10 NB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 10 NB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,622 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spur 10 NB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 10 NB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.