US Bridges

Barker-Cypress NB over Dinner Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Little York · Structure no. 121020AA0571003

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,865
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker-Cypress NB over Dinner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barker-Cypress NB over Dinner Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarker-Cypress NB
CrossesDinner Creek
Location0.30 MI N of Little York
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86948, -95.68329
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,865 (2013)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker-Cypress NB over Dinner Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Barker-Cypress NB over Dinner 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 NB over Dinner Creek carry?

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

How long is Barker-Cypress NB over Dinner Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Barker-Cypress NB over Dinner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.