US Bridges

Mason RD over Little Cypress Creek Rel

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Schiel RD · Structure no. 121020AA2581011

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason RD over Little Cypress Creek Rel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mason RD over Little Cypress Creek Rel in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMason RD
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek Rel
Location0.7 MI N of Schiel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02923, -95.74829
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason RD over Little Cypress Creek Rel built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason RD over Little Cypress Creek Rel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mason RD over Little Cypress Creek Rel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Mason RD over Little Cypress Creek Rel?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mason RD over Little Cypress Creek Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.