US Bridges

Kuykendahl RD over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA0756002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
551 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
38,984
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl RD over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kuykendahl RD over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,984 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2033. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKuykendahl RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.40 MI N of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0244, -95.47641
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,984 (2016)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuykendahl RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuykendahl RD over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Kuykendahl RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 38,984 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kuykendahl RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendahl RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.