US Bridges

W 14th ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Beall ST · Structure no. 121020B00273041

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 14th ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 14th ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 14th ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI E of Beall ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79558, -95.41613
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2011)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W 14th ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 14th ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W 14th ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 14th ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W 14th ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.