US Bridges

Spring Cypress RD over Kothman Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Ella Blvd · Structure no. 121020AA0816009

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,326
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Cypress RD over Kothman Gully is a prestressed concrete other carrying Spring Cypress RD over Kothman Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Cypress RD
CrossesKothman Gully
Location0.55 MI E of Ella Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06284, -95.46863
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,326 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 Kothman Gully built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Cypress RD over Kothman 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 September 2023.

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

About 23,326 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring Cypress RD over Kothman Gully?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Cypress RD over Kothman Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.