US Bridges

N Brentwood over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Dell Dale · Structure no. 121020AA4770002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Brentwood over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying N Brentwood 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Brentwood
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.35 MI E of Dell Dale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78418, -95.13413
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2011)
Projected traffic350 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 N Brentwood over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is N Brentwood 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 N Brentwood over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Brentwood over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N Brentwood over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.