Bear Path RD over Cypress Bayou
GoodOrange County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 1130 · Structure no. 201810AA0690001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Path RD over Cypress Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Path RD over Cypress Bayou in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2037. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bear Path RD over Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Path RD over Cypress Bayou 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 Bear Path RD over Cypress Bayou carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear Path RD over Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Path RD over Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.