US Bridges

Randon School RD over Coon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Patton RD · Structure no. 120800AA0860001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randon School RD over Coon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Randon School RD over Coon Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRandon School RD
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.30 MI E of Patton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53799, -95.88103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2009)
Projected traffic195 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Randon School RD over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randon School RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Randon School RD over Coon Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Randon School RD over Coon Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Randon School RD over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.