US Bridges

Cedar Byu Lychburg over Goose Crk

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of Wade RD · Structure no. 121020AA3353002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,184
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Byu Lychburg over Goose Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar Byu Lychburg over Goose Crk in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 7,184 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2029. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCedar Byu Lychburg
CrossesGoose Crk
Location0.85 MI E of Wade RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78224, -95.00219
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,184 (2016)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Byu Lychburg over Goose Crk built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Byu Lychburg over Goose Crk 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 Cedar Byu Lychburg over Goose Crk carry?

About 7,184 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Byu Lychburg over Goose Crk?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Byu Lychburg over Goose Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.