US Bridges

Cypresswood DR NB over Lemm Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA2063014

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypresswood DR NB over Lemm Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cypresswood DR NB over Lemm Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,544 by 2035. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 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 NB
CrossesLemm Gully
Location0.9 MI E of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05865, -95.42014
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic14,544 by 2035
Trucks2%
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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypresswood DR NB over Lemm Gully built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypresswood DR NB over Lemm 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cypresswood DR NB over Lemm Gully carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cypresswood DR NB over Lemm Gully?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cypresswood DR NB over Lemm Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.