US Bridges

Cypresswood DR EB over Seals Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA2063007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,832
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypresswood DR EB over Seals Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cypresswood DR EB over Seals Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,832 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCypresswood DR EB
CrossesSeals Gully
Location1.1 MI W of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04473, -95.44616
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,832 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypresswood DR EB over Seals Gully built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypresswood DR EB 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 Cypresswood DR EB over Seals Gully carry?

About 5,832 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypresswood DR EB over Seals Gully?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cypresswood DR EB over Seals Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.