US Bridges

Old Honey Island R over Cypress Creek

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 3.2 MI W of CO RD #160 · Structure no. 201010AA0161001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Honey Island R over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Old Honey Island R over Cypress Creek in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Honey Island R
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.2 MI W of CO RD #160
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36622, -94.42295
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2016)
Projected traffic153 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Honey Island R over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Honey Island R over Cypress 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Honey Island R over Cypress Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Honey Island R over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Honey Island R over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.