US Bridges

Barker Cypress SB over Bear CR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Clay RD · Structure no. 121020AA0571008

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker Cypress SB over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barker Cypress SB over Bear CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,000 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 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarker Cypress SB
CrossesBear CR
Location0.10 MI S of Clay RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82894, -95.68602
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
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 SB over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker Cypress SB over Bear CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Barker Cypress SB over Bear CR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barker Cypress SB over Bear CR?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Barker Cypress SB over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.