US Bridges

Dairy Ashford NB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 5.40 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B17911005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,240
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dairy Ashford NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dairy Ashford NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 19,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDairy Ashford NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location5.40 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 61
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70716, -95.60456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,240 (2013)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dairy Ashford NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dairy Ashford NB 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 Dairy Ashford NB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 19,240 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Dairy Ashford NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Dairy Ashford NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.