US Bridges

Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Cypresswood · Structure no. 121020AA2112008

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
402 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,720
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 11,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2033. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStuebnr Airline SB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of Cypresswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00668, -95.51208
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,720 (2016)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuebnr Airline SB 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 Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 11,720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.