US Bridges

Willow River DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of Pine Falls · Structure no. 121020AA6275001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow River DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willow River DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow River DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI SE of Pine Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89776, -95.6426
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 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 Willow River DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow River DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Willow River DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

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

How long is Willow River DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Willow River DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.