IH 69 NB ML
Carrying IH 69 NB ML over Cottonwood Church Rd.
3 MI W of SH36, Fort Bend, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IH 69 NB ML
The IH 69 NB ML bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries IH 69 NB ML over Cottonwood Church Rd.. It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 17000.8 meters (55780 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 156 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IH 69 NB ML compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Material
- Concrete
- Structure Length
- 17000.8 m (55780 ft)
- Deck Width
- 830.1 m (2724 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 156 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 120800002712541
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 9/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
IH 69 NB ML is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare IH 69 NB ML against other structures in Fort Bend and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IH 69 NB ML?
IH 69 NB ML in Fort Bend, Texas has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IH 69 NB ML inspected?
IH 69 NB ML's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 156 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 69 NB ML is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IH 69 NB ML?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for IH 69 NB ML.
Who is responsible for maintaining IH 69 NB ML?
IH 69 NB ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IH 69 NB ML and does age affect safety?
The construction year for IH 69 NB ML is not recorded in the NBI.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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