US Bridges

Ave C over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Dell Dale · Structure no. 121020AA4771001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,864
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave C over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ave C 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 5 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 5,864 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 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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CarriesAve C
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.35 MI E of Dell Dale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78069, -95.13318
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 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 traffic5,864 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 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 Ave C over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Ave C 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 Ave C over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,864 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ave C 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 Ave C over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.