US Bridges

Heather Row RD over Hcfcd Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Green River · Structure no. 121020AA4377001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,102
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heather Row RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Heather Row RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHeather Row RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.20 MI S of Green River
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83593, -95.2192
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2022)
Projected traffic1,102 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heather Row RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heather Row RD 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 Heather Row RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Heather Row RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Heather Row RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.