US Bridges

Cypresswood DR over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA5498001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
553 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
15,936
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypresswood DR over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cypresswood DR over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 15,936 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2035. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCypresswood DR
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.30 MI N of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03043, -95.33004
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,936 (2016)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypresswood DR over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypresswood DR 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 Cypresswood DR over Cypress Creek carry?

About 15,936 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cypresswood DR over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Cypresswood DR over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.