US Bridges

Moorberry LN over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of Hammerly · Structure no. 121020B45609066

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,450
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moorberry LN over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moorberry LN over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoorberry LN
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.40 MI NE of Hammerly
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81586, -95.53286
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2013)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
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 Moorberry LN over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moorberry LN 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 Moorberry LN over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moorberry LN over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Moorberry LN over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.