US 290 Wbfr over Cypress Creek
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of Barker-Cypr · Structure no. 121020005006102
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,666
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 Wbfr over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Wbfr over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 13,666 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,540 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 Wbfr over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 290 Wbfr 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 290 Wbfr over Cypress Creek carry?
About 13,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 290 Wbfr 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 60 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 Wbfr over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.