US Bridges

Ridge Top DR over Hcfcd Ditch K129-01-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Anvil RD · Structure no. 121020AA1848001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Top DR over Hcfcd Ditch K129-01-00 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Ridge Top DR over Hcfcd Ditch K129-01-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Top DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch K129-01-00
Location0.40 MI N of Anvil RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02354, -95.46607
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Top DR over Hcfcd Ditch K129-01-00 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Top DR over Hcfcd Ditch K129-01-00 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Top DR over Hcfcd Ditch K129-01-00 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Ridge Top DR over Hcfcd Ditch K129-01-00?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Top DR over Hcfcd Ditch K129-01-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.