US Bridges

Hirsch RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Tidwell RD · Structure no. 121020B32105003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hirsch RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hirsch RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,110 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHirsch RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.5 MI N of Tidwell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85462, -95.3212
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2015)
Projected traffic4,110 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hirsch RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hirsch RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hirsch RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hirsch RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hirsch RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.