US Bridges

Allwood ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Parker ST · Structure no. 121020B02585001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allwood ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allwood ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAllwood ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 MI S of Parker ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85449, -95.31142
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2015)
Projected traffic600 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

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 Allwood ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allwood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Allwood ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Allwood ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Allwood ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.