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Cypress Rosehill over Willow Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.60 MI S of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020AA0597004

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Rosehill over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cypress Rosehill over Willow Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 529 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCypress Rosehill
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2.60 MI S of FM 2920
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04401, -95.69761
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2012)
Projected traffic529 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Rosehill over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Cypress Rosehill over Willow 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 Cypress Rosehill over Willow Creek carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Cypress Rosehill over Willow Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Rosehill over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.