US Bridges

Hardy RD SB over Cypress Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA5775023

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy RD SB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy RD SB over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHardy RD SB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.30 MI N of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03104, -95.40608
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy RD SB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy RD SB over Cypress Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy RD SB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hardy RD SB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy RD SB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.