US Bridges

Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Imperial Vall · Structure no. 121020325602283

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,377 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,728 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Ebfr
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of Imperial Vall
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93837, -95.39015
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,377 (2022)
Projected traffic11,728 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd 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 Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 8,377 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.