US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD Sbml over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020TOL040207

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD Sbml over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD Sbml over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2029. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHardy Toll RD Sbml
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.3 MI N of FM 1960
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03107, -95.40591
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2009)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Hardy Toll RD Sbml over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD Sbml 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD Sbml over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hardy Toll RD Sbml 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 58 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD Sbml over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.