US Bridges

Richey RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch P145-03-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020A38233066

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richey RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch P145-03-00 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Richey RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch P145-03-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRichey RD EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch P145-03-00
Location1.1 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99405, -95.44232
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Richey RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch P145-03-00 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richey RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch P145-03-00 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Richey RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch P145-03-00 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Richey RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch P145-03-00?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Richey RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch P145-03-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.