US Bridges

Barker Cypress NB over Bear CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Clay RD · Structure no. 121020AA0571007

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,849
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker Cypress NB over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barker Cypress NB over Bear CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 17,849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarker Cypress NB
CrossesBear CR
Location0.10 MI S of Clay RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82897, -95.686
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,849 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker Cypress NB over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker Cypress NB over Bear CR 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 Bear CR carry?

About 17,849 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barker Cypress NB over Bear CR?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Barker Cypress NB over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.