US Bridges

Woodforest Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 121020AA4689001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,784
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodforest Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodforest Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,784 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,697 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodforest Blvd EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.40 MI W of Sheldon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7891, -95.13148
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,784 (2022)
Projected traffic6,697 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodforest Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodforest Blvd EB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Woodforest Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,784 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodforest Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Woodforest Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.