Shady Oaks Lane over Coon Creek
PoorPosted for loadFort Bend County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE Cottonwood Sch · Structure no. 120800AA0729001
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 308
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shady Oaks Lane over Coon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shady Oaks Lane over Coon Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shady Oaks Lane over Coon Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shady Oaks Lane over Coon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Shady Oaks Lane over Coon Creek carry?
About 308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shady Oaks Lane over Coon Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Shady Oaks Lane over Coon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.