US Bridges

Baca ST over Hcfcd Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B05017110

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baca ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baca ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaca ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.15 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77609, -95.23778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 Baca ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baca ST over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Baca ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baca ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Baca ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.