US Bridges

Bw 8 SB FR over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Woodforest · Structure no. 121020325603058

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 SB FR over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 SB FR over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,403 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,764 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBw 8 SB FR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00
Location0.40 MI N of Woodforest
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79609, -95.16342
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,403 (2023)
Projected traffic11,764 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Bw 8 SB FR over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 SB FR over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00 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 Bw 8 SB FR over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00 carry?

About 8,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 SB FR over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 SB FR over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.