US Bridges

Neptune LN over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of Seakale · Structure no. 121020B46794001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,215
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neptune LN over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neptune LN over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2028. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNeptune LN
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 MI NW of Seakale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5708, -95.11666
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,215 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2028
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 Neptune LN over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,215 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Neptune LN over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Neptune LN over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.