US Bridges

Barker-Cypress RD over Langham Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of Little York · Structure no. 121020AA0571002

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
217 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,865
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker-Cypress RD over Langham Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barker-Cypress RD over Langham Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,865 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBarker-Cypress RD
CrossesLangham Creek
Location0.60 MI N of Little York
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87196, -95.68331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,865 (2013)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker-Cypress RD over Langham Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Barker-Cypress RD over Langham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Barker-Cypress RD over Langham Creek carry?

About 1,865 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barker-Cypress RD over Langham Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Barker-Cypress RD over Langham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.