US Bridges

Clay RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020B14885006

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Clay RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClay RD WB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.20 MI W of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83103, -95.66434
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 inspectionAugust 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 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 length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay RD WB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clay RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clay RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Clay RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.