US Bridges

Mueschke RD NB over Little Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of Juergen RD · Structure no. 121020AA0596004

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mueschke RD NB over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mueschke RD NB over Little Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMueschke RD NB
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location1.6 MI S of Juergen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02208, -95.72504
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2013)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mueschke RD NB over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mueschke RD NB over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mueschke RD NB over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mueschke RD NB over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mueschke RD NB over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.