US Bridges

Huffmeister RD SB over Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Jarvis RD · Structure no. 121020AA0610001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,771
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huffmeister RD SB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Huffmeister RD SB over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,771 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuffmeister RD SB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Jarvis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96134, -95.63106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,771 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huffmeister RD SB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huffmeister RD SB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Huffmeister RD SB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,771 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Huffmeister RD SB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Huffmeister RD SB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.