US Bridges

Tc Jester Blvd over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Cypresswood · Structure no. 121020AA8937001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tc Jester Blvd over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tc Jester Blvd over Cypress Creek 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTc Jester Blvd
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Cypresswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01597, -95.49506
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tc Jester Blvd over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Tc Jester Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tc Jester Blvd over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Tc Jester Blvd over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Tc Jester Blvd over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.