US Bridges

Huffmeister RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020AA2103002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,520
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huffmeister RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Huffmeister RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 21,520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuffmeister RD NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.9 MI N of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93602, -95.62879
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,520 (2015)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Huffmeister RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huffmeister RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Huffmeister RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 21,520 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huffmeister RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Huffmeister RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.