US Bridges

Blue Ridge RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of W Fuqua RD · Structure no. 120800B08012557

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,410
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Blue Ridge RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 3,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,705 by 2030. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge RD NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.25 MI N of W Fuqua RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60386, -95.49309
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,410 (2010)
Projected traffic1,705 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,410 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Blue Ridge RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.