Fondren RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of W Airpirt · Structure no. 121020B24809015
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fondren RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fondren RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 53 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 5 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2034. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fondren RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Fondren RD SB 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Fondren RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fondren RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Fondren RD SB over Hcfcd Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.