US Bridges

Hegar RD over Little Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 121020AA0233004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,496
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hegar RD over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hegar RD over Little Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,496 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHegar RD
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location0.15 MI S of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0296, -95.84443
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,496 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hegar RD over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hegar RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hegar RD over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 4,496 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hegar RD over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Hegar RD over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.