US Bridges

House-Hahl Road over Big Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of HWY 290 · Structure no. 121020AA0207001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307,170
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

House-Hahl Road over Big Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying House-Hahl Road over Big Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 307,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesHouse-Hahl Road
CrossesBig Cypress Creek
Location1.8 MI S of HWY 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95921, -95.71775
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307,170 (2013)
Projected traffic411 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 House-Hahl Road over Big Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is House-Hahl Road over Big 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does House-Hahl Road over Big Cypress Creek carry?

About 307,170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is House-Hahl Road over Big Cypress Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns House-Hahl Road over Big Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.