US Bridges

El Camino Real WB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Pineloch · Structure no. 121020B21814651

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,885
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Camino Real WB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying El Camino Real WB 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.

It carries about 4,885 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,550 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEl Camino Real WB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.3 MI SE of Pineloch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57311, -95.13725
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,885 (2010)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2028
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was El Camino Real WB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is El Camino Real WB 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 El Camino Real WB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,885 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is El Camino Real WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns El Camino Real WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.