US Bridges

John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Tidwell RD · Structure no. 121020AA4389001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,075
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,075 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,445 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Ralston RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.15 MI S of Tidwell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84752, -95.22404
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,075 (2016)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Ralston 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,075 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.