US Bridges

Franz RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of Mason RD · Structure no. 121020AA0147003

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,829
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franz RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franz RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 47 years old, older 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 10,829 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFranz RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.00 MI W of Mason RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80194, -95.76898
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,829 (2016)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franz RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Franz RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Franz RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 10,829 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franz RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Franz RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.