US Bridges

SH 146 Sbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020038912281

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 Sbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 Sbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,572 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,601 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 146 Sbfr
CrossesHcfcd Drainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI S of SH 225
RouteState Highway 146
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68093, -95.03074
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,572 (2022)
Projected traffic3,601 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 Sbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 Sbfr over Hcfcd Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 146 Sbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 Sbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 Sbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.