US Bridges

Ridge Park DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI NW of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020AA6200001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Park DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Park DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidge Park DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.6 MI NW of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89198, -95.64988
Functional classUrban 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.
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 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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Park DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Park 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 Ridge Park DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Park DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Park DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.