US Bridges

Greens Pkwy EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of Gears RD · Structure no. 121020B28660001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,880
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens Pkwy EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greens Pkwy EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreens Pkwy EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.60 MI SW of Gears RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94307, -95.43062
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2015)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greens Pkwy EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greens Pkwy EB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Greens Pkwy EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greens Pkwy EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Greens Pkwy EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.