US Bridges

E Hardy RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of FM 525 · Structure no. 121020AA5775037

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,065
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Hardy RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Hardy RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,065 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Hardy RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.1 MI S of FM 525
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91661, -95.37567
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,065 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E Hardy RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Hardy RD over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does E Hardy RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 11,065 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is E Hardy RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E Hardy RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.