US Bridges

Imperial Valley DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020B33625606

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,590
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial Valley DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Imperial Valley DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 13,590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesImperial Valley DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.2 MI S of Beltway 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9364, -95.39804
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,590 (2015)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Imperial Valley DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial Valley 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 Imperial Valley DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 13,590 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Imperial Valley DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial Valley DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.