US Bridges

Minden ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Lockwood DR · Structure no. 121020B45057141

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,233
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minden ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minden ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 34 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 5 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 2,233 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,306 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMinden ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.20 MI E of Lockwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80753, -95.31356
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,233 (2015)
Projected traffic3,306 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minden ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Minden 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Minden ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,233 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Minden ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Minden ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.