US Bridges

Spring Cypress RD over Dry Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of Skinner RD · Structure no. 121020AA0621005

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,785
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Cypress RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Cypress RD over Dry Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 22,785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Cypress RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.65 MI E of Skinner RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97627, -95.67662
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,785 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Cypress RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Cypress RD over Dry 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 Spring Cypress RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 22,785 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Cypress RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Cypress RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.