US Bridges

Cavalcade ST EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.12 MI E of Lockwood DR · Structure no. 121020B13065023

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cavalcade ST EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cavalcade ST EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCavalcade ST EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.12 MI E of Lockwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80042, -95.31488
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cavalcade ST EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cavalcade ST EB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cavalcade ST EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cavalcade ST EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cavalcade ST EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.