US Bridges

Spring Cypress RD over Theiss Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Stuebner Air · Structure no. 121020AA0816005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,326
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Cypress RD over Theiss Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Cypress RD over Theiss Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 23,326 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSpring Cypress RD
CrossesTheiss Gully
Location0.4 MI W of Stuebner Air
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04247, -95.54489
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,326 (2016)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Spring Cypress RD over Theiss Gully built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Cypress RD over Theiss 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Cypress RD over Theiss Gully carry?

About 23,326 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spring Cypress RD over Theiss Gully?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Cypress RD over Theiss Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.