US Bridges

Stokes RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020AA6051001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokes RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Stokes RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStokes RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location2.3 MI N of FM 2920
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09641, -95.90954
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2013)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Stokes RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stokes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stokes RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Stokes RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Stokes RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.