US Bridges

Finney Vallet RD over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.55 MI NW of Kunz RD · Structure no. 120800AA0932001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finney Vallet RD over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finney Vallet RD over Cottonwood Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFinney Vallet RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.55 MI NW of Kunz RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49014, -95.85777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2021)
Projected traffic351 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finney Vallet RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finney Vallet RD over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Finney Vallet RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Finney Vallet RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Finney Vallet RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.