US Bridges

Doulton RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of Mlk Blvd · Structure no. 121020B20185018

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,730
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doulton RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doulton RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,970 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDoulton RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.70 MI E of Mlk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67216, -95.32445
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2013)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doulton RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doulton RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Doulton RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Doulton RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Doulton RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.