US Bridges

Louetta RD WB over Little Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Telge RD · Structure no. 121020A39248017

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD WB over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louetta RD WB over Little Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLouetta RD WB
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Telge RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99889, -95.6623
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Louetta RD WB over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louetta RD WB over Little 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 Louetta RD WB over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Louetta RD WB over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD WB over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.