US Bridges

Woodforest Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 121020AA4689004

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,673
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodforest Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodforest Blvd WB 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 4,673 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2028. 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).

CarriesWoodforest Blvd WB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.40 MI W of Sheldon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78911, -95.13142
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,673 (2016)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 WB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Woodforest Blvd WB 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 Woodforest Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,673 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodforest Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

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

Who owns Woodforest Blvd WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.