US Bridges

Forest Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of Allendale RD · Structure no. 121020B25057001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,540
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forest Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForest Oaks DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.90 MI S of Allendale RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67173, -95.24197
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Oaks DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Forest Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.