US Bridges

Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of W Hardy ST · Structure no. 121020AA4960002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,478
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,478 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHill RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.40 MI W of W Hardy ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89565, -95.37847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,478 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,478 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.