US Bridges

Bourgeois RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of Cutten RD · Structure no. 121020AA2022001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,370
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bourgeois RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bourgeois RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 13,370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBourgeois RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.50 MI NE of Cutten RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95424, -95.51927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,370 (2016)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bourgeois RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bourgeois 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bourgeois RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 13,370 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Bourgeois RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bourgeois RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.