US Bridges

Kluge RD over Little Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI SW of Grant RD · Structure no. 121020AA1107001

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,087
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kluge RD over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kluge RD over Little Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 36 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 1,087 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKluge RD
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location1.2 MI SW of Grant RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97748, -95.63045
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,087 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Kluge RD over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Kluge RD over Little Cypress Creek 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 Kluge RD over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,087 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kluge RD over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Kluge RD over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.