US Bridges

Spring Cypress RD over Pillot Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020AA0816004

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,840
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Cypress RD over Pillot Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Cypress RD over Pillot Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Cypress RD
CrossesPillot Gully
Location0.4 MI E of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0151, -95.57871
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,840 (2012)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Cypress RD over Pillot Gully built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Cypress RD over Pillot Gully 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 Pillot Gully carry?

About 8,840 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spring Cypress RD over Pillot Gully?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Cypress RD over Pillot Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.