US Bridges

Mesa Drive over Hcfcd Ditch

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Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Mt Houston · Structure no. 121020AA4168002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Drive over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mesa Drive over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMesa Drive
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.25 MI S of Mt Houston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88778, -95.25736
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks15%
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 Mesa Drive over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesa Drive 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 Mesa Drive over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Drive over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa Drive over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.