US Bridges

Barker-Cypress NB over Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020AA0571010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker-Cypress NB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barker-Cypress NB over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2035. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarker-Cypress NB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.6 MI N of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96227, -95.67312
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker-Cypress NB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker-Cypress NB over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Barker-Cypress NB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Barker-Cypress NB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Barker-Cypress NB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.