US Bridges

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

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Woodforest · Structure no. 121020325603257

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97,071
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00 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 5 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 97,071 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 174,189 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8
CrossesHcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00
Location0.40 MI N of Woodforest
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79616, -95.16304
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width153 ft (46.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,071 (2023)
Projected traffic174,189 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00 built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch N-111-00-00 carry?

About 97,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.