US Bridges

Bammel N Houstn NB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020AA2110005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,736
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bammel N Houstn NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bammel N Houstn NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,736 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 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBammel N Houstn NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.25 MI N of Bw 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95565, -95.49829
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,736 (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 NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bammel N Houstn NB 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 November 2023.

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

About 12,736 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bammel N Houstn NB 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bammel N Houstn NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.