US Bridges

Mc Hard RD EB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200AA2004003

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Hard RD EB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Mc Hard RD EB over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Hard RD EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.35 MI E of SH 288
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58171, -95.36247
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2011)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mc Hard RD EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Hard RD EB over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mc Hard RD EB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mc Hard RD EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Hard RD EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.