US Bridges

Gilpin ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Frey RD · Structure no. 121020B26809585

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilpin ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gilpin ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGilpin ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI E of Frey RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64299, -95.22361
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2013)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2035
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 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 Gilpin ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilpin ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gilpin ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Gilpin ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gilpin ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.