US Bridges

W Gulf Bank RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA2460002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,571
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Gulf Bank RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Gulf Bank RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,571 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,500 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Gulf Bank RD WB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.2 MI W of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88628, -95.43119
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2016)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Gulf Bank RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Gulf Bank RD WB 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 W Gulf Bank RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,571 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is W Gulf Bank RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W Gulf Bank RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.