US Bridges

Misty Summit DR over Hcfcd Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Canyon Way · Structure no. 121020AA9435001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Misty Summit DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Misty Summit DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMisty Summit DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.15 MI N of Canyon Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93519, -95.48748
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Misty Summit DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Misty Summit 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Misty Summit DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Misty Summit DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Misty Summit DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.