US Bridges

Golf Club DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of Diamondhead · Structure no. 121020AA6047001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,989
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Club DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golf Club DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,989 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,785 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Club DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.3 MI N of Diamondhead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92944, -95.09037
Functional classUrban 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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,989 (2022)
Projected traffic2,785 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Club DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Club DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Golf Club DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,989 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Golf Club DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Club DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.