US Bridges

Dillard ST over Hcfcd Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Shepherd · Structure no. 121020B19569123

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,678
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillard ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Dillard ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 1,678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,619 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDillard ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 MI W of Shepherd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86217, -95.41452
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,678 (2016)
Projected traffic3,619 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dillard ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillard ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dillard ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,678 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Dillard ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dillard ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.