US Bridges

Hartsook ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B30513533

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,590
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartsook ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hartsook ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,790 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHartsook ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.40 MI E of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63473, -95.2294
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2013)
Projected traffic2,790 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 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 Hartsook ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartsook 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 Hartsook ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hartsook ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hartsook ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.