US Bridges

Galveston RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Richey ST · Structure no. 121020B26105005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,270
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galveston RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Galveston RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGalveston RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI N of Richey ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67082, -95.2427
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,270 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Galveston RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galveston RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Galveston RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 9,270 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Galveston RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Galveston RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.