US Bridges

Hickory Knoll DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of El Dorado · Structure no. 121020B31654640

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,630
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Knoll DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Hickory Knoll DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Knoll DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of El Dorado
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59493, -95.1136
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 inspectionOctober 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 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2009)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2028
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 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 Hickory Knoll DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Knoll 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Knoll DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hickory Knoll DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Knoll DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.