US Bridges

Lazy Valley RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of FM 1341 · Structure no. 151330AA0288001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lazy Valley RD over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Lazy Valley RD over Cypress Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLazy Valley RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.04 MI W of FM 1341
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01718, -98.97689
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lazy Valley RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lazy Valley RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lazy Valley RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lazy Valley RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lazy Valley RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.