US Bridges

Cypresswood DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Mason RD · Structure no. 121020AA2063011

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,604
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypresswood DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cypresswood DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 10,604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCypresswood DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.6 MI E of Mason RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98803, -95.72985
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,604 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypresswood DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Cypresswood DR over Hcfcd Ditch 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 over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 10,604 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cypresswood DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Cypresswood DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.