US Bridges

Bwy 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020325601114

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,920
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bwy 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Bwy 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 29,920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,470 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBwy 8 Ebfr
CrossesHcfcd Drainage Ditch
Location1.2 MI W of SH 249
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93327, -95.53452
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,920 (2019)
Projected traffic45,470 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Bwy 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bwy 8 Ebfr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bwy 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch carry?

About 29,920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bwy 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Bwy 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.