US Bridges

Cheeves ST over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of Little York · Structure no. 121020B13969239

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheeves ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Cheeves ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCheeves ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.6 MI N of Little York
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87979, -95.29301
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic2,500 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheeves ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheeves ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cheeves ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cheeves ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cheeves ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.