US Bridges

Bay Area Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.00 MI E of Middlebrook · Structure no. 121020AA9958004

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,505
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Area Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Bay Area Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8,505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Area Blvd EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location3.00 MI E of Middlebrook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60693, -95.05852
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,505 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Area Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Area Blvd EB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Area Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 8,505 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Bay Area Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Area Blvd EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.