US Bridges

Hammerly Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Mckean DR · Structure no. 121020B29905081

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammerly Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Hammerly Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHammerly Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.01 MI E of Mckean DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81084, -95.51383
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammerly Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammerly Blvd 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 Hammerly Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hammerly Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Hammerly Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.