US Bridges

Birnamwood DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Cypresswood D · Structure no. 121020AA9009003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birnamwood DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Birnamwood DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2028. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBirnamwood DR SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.2 MI N of Cypresswood D
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07094, -95.38264
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Birnamwood DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Birnamwood DR SB 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 Birnamwood DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Birnamwood DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Birnamwood DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.