US Bridges

Tidal RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1MI N of SH225 · Structure no. 121020AA4262002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidal RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tidal RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 95% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2028. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTidal RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1MI N of SH225
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72352, -95.11342
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2009)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2028
Trucks95%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Tidal RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidal RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tidal RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 95% are trucks.

How long is Tidal RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Tidal RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.