US Bridges

Walden Forest over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of Farmingham · Structure no. 121020AA6548001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,904
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walden Forest over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walden Forest 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 2,904 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,066 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalden Forest
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.7 MI SE of Farmingham
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99464, -95.15209
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,904 (2021)
Projected traffic4,066 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walden Forest over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Walden Forest 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Walden Forest over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walden Forest over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Walden Forest over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.