US Bridges

Jones RD NB over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Cypresswood · Structure no. 121020AA2108005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,383
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones RD NB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jones RD NB 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 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 7,383 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2035. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJones RD NB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Cypresswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98291, -95.58634
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,383 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones RD NB over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Jones RD NB over Cypress Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jones RD NB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 7,383 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Jones RD NB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jones RD NB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.