US Bridges

SH 146 Nbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020038912282

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,976
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 Nbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 Nbfr 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 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 2,976 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,166 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146 Nbfr
CrossesHcfcd Drainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI S of SH 225
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68061, -95.02984
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,976 (2022)
Projected traffic4,166 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 Nbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 146 Nbfr over Hcfcd 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 August 2024.

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

About 2,976 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 Nbfr 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 Nbfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.