US Bridges

SH 249 SB over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.20 MI NW of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003059

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
545 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
66,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 SB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 SB over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 66,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,750 by 2042. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249 SB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2.20 MI NW of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 249
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98554, -95.57054
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,250 (2023)
Projected traffic92,750 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 249 SB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 SB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 SB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 66,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 SB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 SB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.