US Bridges

Champion Forest NB over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Cypresswood · Structure no. 121020AA1693004

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,096
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champion Forest NB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Champion Forest NB over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,096 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,145 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChampion Forest NB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Cypresswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99788, -95.53051
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,096 (2022)
Projected traffic9,145 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Champion Forest NB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Champion Forest NB over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Champion Forest NB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 6,096 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Champion Forest NB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Champion Forest NB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.