US Bridges

Bammel N Houstn SB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020AA2110003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,887
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bammel N Houstn SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bammel N Houstn SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 12,887 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBammel N Houstn SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.25 MI N of Bw 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95567, -95.49829
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,887 (2016)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bammel N Houstn SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bammel N Houstn SB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bammel N Houstn SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 12,887 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bammel N Houstn SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bammel N Houstn SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.