US Bridges

Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch N-110-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Woodforest · Structure no. 121020325603255

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch N-110-00-00 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch N-110-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 103,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,023 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 147 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8
CrossesHcfcd Ditch N-110-00-00
Location0.10 MI S of Woodforest
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78915, -95.1606
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.7 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,588 (2023)
Projected traffic145,023 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Hcfcd Ditch N-110-00-00 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch N-110-00-00 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 over Hcfcd Ditch N-110-00-00 carry?

About 103,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch N-110-00-00?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch N-110-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.