US Bridges

Cypresswood DR WB over Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Jones RD · Structure no. 121020AA2063022

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypresswood DR WB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cypresswood DR WB over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 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
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Jones RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97756, -95.58842
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypresswood DR WB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypresswood DR WB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cypresswood DR WB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cypresswood DR WB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cypresswood DR WB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.