US Bridges

Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of Bellaire · Structure no. 121020B08851002

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,183 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoone RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.55 MI S of Bellaire
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69612, -95.57525
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2013)
Projected traffic13,183 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Boone RD 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 Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.