US Bridges

Greenspoint DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020B28682001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenspoint DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Greenspoint DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenspoint DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.25 MI S of Bw 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93688, -95.40745
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2010)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Greenspoint DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenspoint DR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Greenspoint DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Greenspoint DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Greenspoint DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.