US Bridges

Spears-Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Gears RD · Structure no. 121020AA1895002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,792
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spears-Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spears-Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 3,792 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,309 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpears-Gears RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of Gears RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95071, -95.43627
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,792 (2022)
Projected traffic5,309 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Spears-Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spears-Gears 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Spears-Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,792 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spears-Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Spears-Gears RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.