US Bridges

Blairwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · .1 MI W of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 121020AA4531001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blairwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Blairwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 745 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlairwood DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location.1 MI W of Sheldon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85744, -95.12955
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2013)
Projected traffic745 by 2030
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blairwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blairwood DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Blairwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Blairwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Blairwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.