US Bridges

Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Beechnut ST · Structure no. 121020B08851003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,028 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoone RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.25 MI S of Beechnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68476, -95.57462
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2013)
Projected traffic12,028 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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 11,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Boone RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.