US Bridges

Hughes RD EB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At Beamer RD Intersect · Structure no. 121020B33025566

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,635
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes RD EB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hughes RD EB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 6,635 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,295 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHughes RD EB
CrossesHcfcd Unit A120-00-00
LocationAt Beamer RD Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59208, -95.22227
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,635 (2011)
Projected traffic7,295 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hughes RD EB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes RD EB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 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 Hughes RD EB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 carry?

About 6,635 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hughes RD EB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes RD EB over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.