US Bridges

Cypresswood DR WB over Spring Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.20 MI SW of Kuykendahl · Structure no. 121020AA2063010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypresswood DR WB over Spring Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cypresswood DR WB over Spring Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCypresswood DR WB
CrossesSpring Gully
Location1.20 MI SW of Kuykendahl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01865, -95.49952
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypresswood DR WB over Spring Gully built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypresswood DR WB over Spring Gully 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cypresswood DR WB over Spring Gully carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cypresswood DR WB over Spring Gully?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cypresswood DR WB over Spring Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.