US Bridges

Neff ST over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of S Gessner · Structure no. 121020B46705673

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,008
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neff ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Neff ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,008 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNeff ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI E of S Gessner
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70138, -95.53724
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2013)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Neff ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neff 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 Neff ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Neff ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Neff ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.