US Bridges

Highmeadow DR over Hcfcd Ditch

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Harris County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of S Gessner · Structure no. 121020B31849034

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
975
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highmeadow DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Highmeadow DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 975 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighmeadow DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.45 MI E of S Gessner
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73407, -95.53201
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2013)
Projected traffic975 by 2033
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 Highmeadow DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highmeadow DR 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 Highmeadow DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Highmeadow DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Highmeadow DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.