US Bridges

Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325601153

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,241
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,241 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Nbfr
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.4 MI SE of US 59
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65649, -95.55304
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,241 (2022)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 1991, making it 34 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 14,241 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Nbfr over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.