US Bridges

Spring Shannon DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.04 MI NE of Spring Dane · Structure no. 121020AA9022001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Shannon DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Shannon DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpring Shannon DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.04 MI NE of Spring Dane
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06591, -95.37602
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Spring Shannon DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Shannon 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 Spring Shannon DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Spring Shannon DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Shannon DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.