US Bridges

Fallbrook DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA0541002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fallbrook DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fallbrook DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFallbrook DR EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92607, -95.59343
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fallbrook DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fallbrook DR EB 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 Fallbrook DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fallbrook DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fallbrook DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.