US Bridges

Jones RD SB over Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Cypresswood · Structure no. 121020AA2108006

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones RD SB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jones RD SB 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 6,850 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).

CarriesJones RD SB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Cypresswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98266, -95.586
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 evaluation7: Better than 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

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 traffic6,850 (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 SB over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Jones RD SB 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 Jones RD SB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Jones RD SB 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 SB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.