Little Cypress RD over Cypress Bayou
FairPosted for loadOrange County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 1130 · Structure no. 201810AA0164001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 904
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Cypress RD over Cypress Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Cypress RD over Cypress Bayou in Orange 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 904 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Cypress RD over Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Cypress RD over Cypress Bayou 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Little Cypress RD over Cypress Bayou carry?
About 904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Little Cypress RD over Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Little Cypress RD over Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.