US Bridges

Cypress CR RD over Cypress Creek

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Kerr County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 151330AA0291001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress CR RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cypress CR RD over Cypress Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCypress CR RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.8 MI S of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99136, -98.94438
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress CR RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress CR 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 Cypress CR RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cypress CR RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress CR RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.