US Bridges

Cutten RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Cypresswood · Structure no. 121020AA2020002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
501 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,788
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutten RD over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cutten RD over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 13,788 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,303 by 2042. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCutten RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.30 MI N of Cypresswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99204, -95.55755
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,788 (2022)
Projected traffic19,303 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cutten RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cutten RD over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cutten RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 13,788 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cutten RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Cutten RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.