US Bridges

Randon School RD over Cottonwood Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.50 MI W of SP 10 · Structure no. 120800AA0860020

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randon School RD over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying Randon School RD over Cottonwood Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRandon School RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.50 MI W of SP 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53265, -95.92773
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2021)
Projected traffic234 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Randon School RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randon School RD over Cottonwood 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 Randon School RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Randon School RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Randon School RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.