US Bridges

Adel RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Gears RD · Structure no. 121020AA1910001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adel RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Adel RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAdel RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of Gears RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95073, -95.44812
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2021)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Adel RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adel 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 Adel RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Adel RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Adel RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.