US 290 Ml over Cypress Creek
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of Barker-Cypr · Structure no. 121020005006101
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,738
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 Ml over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Ml over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 34 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 61,738 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,240 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 Ml over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 290 Ml 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 290 Ml over Cypress Creek carry?
About 61,738 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 290 Ml over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 Ml over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.