US Bridges

Leader ST over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Bintliff ST · Structure no. 121020B38665572

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
976
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leader ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Leader ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 976 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLeader ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI W of Bintliff ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7039, -95.5047
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2014)
Projected traffic976 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 Leader ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leader ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Leader ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leader ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Leader ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.