US Bridges

Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Telephone RD · Structure no. 121020B25897901

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFuqua ST WB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of Telephone RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61171, -95.27838
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2011)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuqua ST WB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.