US Bridges

Barker Cypress NB over S Mayde CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of Clay RD · Structure no. 121020B05609187

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker Cypress NB over S Mayde CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barker Cypress NB over S Mayde CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarker Cypress NB
CrossesS Mayde CR
Location2.10 MI S of Clay RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80287, -95.688
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2013)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker Cypress NB over S Mayde CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker Cypress NB over S Mayde CR 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 Barker Cypress NB over S Mayde CR carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barker Cypress NB over S Mayde CR?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Barker Cypress NB over S Mayde CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.