US Bridges

FM 1876 over H.C.F.C. Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of Ft Bend C/L · Structure no. 121020174301004

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,544
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1876 over H.C.F.C. Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1876 over H.C.F.C. Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 63 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 14,544 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,350 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 96 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1876
CrossesH.C.F.C. Ditch
Location1.8 MI N of Ft Bend C/L
RouteState Highway 1876
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6961, -95.61467
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,544 (2020)
Projected traffic23,350 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1876 over H.C.F.C. Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FM 1876 over H.C.F.C. 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 FM 1876 over H.C.F.C. Ditch carry?

About 14,544 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1876 over H.C.F.C. Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1876 over H.C.F.C. Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.