US Bridges

Globe Street over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Belden ST · Structure no. 121020B27505113

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Globe Street over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Globe Street over Hcfcd Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 315 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlobe Street
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI E of Belden ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6501, -95.24667
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width315 ft (96 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2013)
Projected traffic900 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Globe Street over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Globe Street over Hcfcd 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Globe Street over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Globe Street over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 315 ft wide.

Who owns Globe Street over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.