US Bridges

Morton RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of Barker-Cypr · Structure no. 121020AA0389002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morton RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorton RD EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.60 MI W of Barker-Cypr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.815, -95.71265
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Morton RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morton RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Morton RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Morton RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Morton RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.