US Bridges

Kunz RD over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of Hartledge · Structure no. 120800AA0947001

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kunz RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kunz RD over Cottonwood Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 25 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKunz RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.45 MI SW of Hartledge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48986, -95.84495
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kunz RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Kunz RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kunz RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kunz RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kunz RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.