US Bridges

Derrick Ave over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Treble RD · Structure no. 121020A27117001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Derrick Ave over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Derrick Ave over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDerrick Ave
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI N of Treble RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99577, -95.24466
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2022)
Projected traffic252 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Derrick Ave over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Derrick Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Derrick Ave over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Derrick Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Derrick Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.