US Bridges

Gulf Bank RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of W Hardy RD · Structure no. 121020AA9249001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,621
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Bank RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gulf Bank RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,621 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGulf Bank RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.2 MI W of W Hardy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88947, -95.37343
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,621 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulf Bank RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Bank RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gulf Bank RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 12,621 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Bank RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf Bank RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.