US Bridges

Gemini Ave over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · .1MI E of Feather Craft · Structure no. 121020AA3268001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,596
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gemini Ave over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gemini Ave over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,596 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,250 by 2028. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGemini Ave
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location.1MI E of Feather Craft
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55094, -95.12013
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 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 length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2021)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gemini Ave over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gemini Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gemini Ave over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Gemini Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Gemini Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.