US Bridges

Huffman Eastgate over Hcfcd Ditch Q136-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA3774001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,266
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huffman Eastgate over Hcfcd Ditch Q136-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Huffman Eastgate over Hcfcd Ditch Q136-00-00 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 2,266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,070 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHuffman Eastgate
CrossesHcfcd Ditch Q136-00-00
Location1.20 MI W of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03864, -95.06899
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,266 (2016)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huffman Eastgate over Hcfcd Ditch Q136-00-00 built?

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

What condition is Huffman Eastgate over Hcfcd Ditch Q136-00-00 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 Huffman Eastgate over Hcfcd Ditch Q136-00-00 carry?

About 2,266 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Huffman Eastgate over Hcfcd Ditch Q136-00-00?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Huffman Eastgate over Hcfcd Ditch Q136-00-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.