Spanish Needle over Hcfcd Ditch
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Greenhouse · Structure no. 121020AA8753001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spanish Needle over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spanish Needle 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spanish Needle over Hcfcd Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spanish Needle 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Spanish Needle over Hcfcd Ditch carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Spanish Needle over Hcfcd Ditch?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Spanish Needle over Hcfcd Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.