US Bridges

Heatherbloom DR over Hcfcd Unit C151-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Stancliff · Structure no. 121020B30001659

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,570
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heatherbloom DR over Hcfcd Unit C151-00-00 is a concrete tee beam carrying Heatherbloom DR over Hcfcd Unit C151-00-00 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 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeatherbloom DR
CrossesHcfcd Unit C151-00-00
Location0.15 MI W of Stancliff
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62253, -95.45644
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2011)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heatherbloom DR over Hcfcd Unit C151-00-00 built?

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

What condition is Heatherbloom DR over Hcfcd Unit C151-00-00 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Heatherbloom DR over Hcfcd Unit C151-00-00 carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Heatherbloom DR over Hcfcd Unit C151-00-00?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Heatherbloom DR over Hcfcd Unit C151-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.