US Bridges

S Fry RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.20 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020AA2682005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,768
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fry RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Fry RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 13,768 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Fry RD SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location3.20 MI S of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74221, -95.73127
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,768 (2016)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Fry RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fry RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Fry RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 13,768 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Fry RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Fry RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.