US Bridges

Spring Cypress RD over Seals Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of Ella Blvd · Structure no. 121020AA0816010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,326
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Cypress RD over Seals Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Cypress RD over Seals 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 23,326 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpring Cypress RD
CrossesSeals Gully
Location0.25 MI SW of Ella Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05734, -95.48049
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Seals Gully built?

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

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

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

How long is Spring Cypress RD over Seals Gully?

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

Who owns Spring Cypress RD over Seals Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.