SH 249 NB FR over Cypress Creek
GoodHarris County, Texas · 2.2 MI NW of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003061
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 476 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,917
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 249 NB FR over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB FR over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 19,917 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,884 by 2042. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 48 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SH 249 NB FR over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 249 NB FR 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 249 NB FR over Cypress Creek carry?
About 19,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 249 NB FR over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 249 NB FR over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.