US Bridges

Lee RD over Hcfcd Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Greens RD · Structure no. 121020B38857153

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,720
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,608 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLee RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.40 MI S of Greens RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94684, -95.30378
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,720 (2023)
Projected traffic13,608 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee RD over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lee RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 9,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lee RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lee RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.