US Bridges

Telge RD over Little Cypress Crk Rel

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Spring Cypres · Structure no. 121020AA0621003

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,635
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telge RD over Little Cypress Crk Rel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Telge RD over Little Cypress Crk Rel in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 5,635 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTelge RD
CrossesLittle Cypress Crk Rel
Location0.1 MI S of Spring Cypres
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98971, -95.65328
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,635 (2015)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Telge RD over Little Cypress Crk Rel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Telge RD over Little Cypress Crk Rel 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 Telge RD over Little Cypress Crk Rel carry?

About 5,635 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Telge RD over Little Cypress Crk Rel?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Telge RD over Little Cypress Crk Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.