US Bridges

Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek Relief

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Cypresswood · Structure no. 121020AA2112009

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,720
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek Relief 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 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 11,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 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 Relief
Location0.1 MI SE of Cypresswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00915, -95.51384
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic20,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek Relief built?

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

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

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

How long is Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek Relief?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stuebnr Airline SB over Cypress Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.