US Bridges

IH 69 Nbfr over Bens Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.15 MI S of FM 1314 · Structure no. 121700017705530

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,520
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 Nbfr over Bens Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 Nbfr over Bens Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 19,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2030. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 Nbfr
CrossesBens Branch
Location2.15 MI S of FM 1314
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0744, -95.24555
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,520 (2010)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 Nbfr over Bens Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 Nbfr over Bens Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 Nbfr over Bens Branch carry?

About 19,520 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 Nbfr over Bens Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 Nbfr over Bens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.