US Bridges

S Kirkwood SB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Bellaire · Structure no. 121020B36642502

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Kirkwood SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Kirkwood SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Kirkwood SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.50 MI S of Bellaire
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69629, -95.58771
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 S Kirkwood SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Kirkwood SB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Kirkwood SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S Kirkwood SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Kirkwood SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.