US Bridges

Ss 191 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of SH 71 · Structure no. 140270070005041

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,494
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ss 191 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ss 191 over Cypress Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,494 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,794 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSs 191
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.0 MI N of SH 71
RouteState Highway 191
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47506, -98.15596
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,494 (2020)
Projected traffic2,794 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ss 191 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ss 191 over Cypress 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ss 191 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ss 191 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ss 191 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.