US Bridges

Philippine Street over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020AA2462001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,889
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philippine Street over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Philippine Street 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 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 8,889 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilippine Street
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of Bw 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88625, -95.54229
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,889 (2016)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philippine Street over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Philippine Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Philippine Street over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 8,889 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Philippine Street over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Philippine Street over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.