US Bridges

Greenhouse RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Cypress N Hou · Structure no. 121020A34069009

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,801 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenhouse RD over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenhouse RD over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2042. The structure is 1,801 ft (548.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreenhouse RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Cypress N Hou
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95266, -95.69202
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,801 ft (548.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2021)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenhouse RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenhouse RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Greenhouse RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greenhouse RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 1,801 ft (548.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Greenhouse RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.