US Bridges

Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325601043

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,172
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 28,172 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,590 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Nbfr
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.7 MI N of US 59
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68471, -95.55803
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,172 (2022)
Projected traffic19,590 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Nbfr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 28,172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.