US Bridges

Brook Forest over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of El Dorado · Structure no. 121020B10430642

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,430
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Forest over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brook Forest over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,850 by 2028. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrook Forest
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of El Dorado
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58577, -95.11055
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,430 (2009)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2028
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brook Forest over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Forest over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Brook Forest over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 6,430 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Brook Forest over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Forest over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.