US Bridges

Peachtree ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Tidwell RD · Structure no. 121020B50473335

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,408
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peachtree ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Peachtree ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 1,408 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeachtree ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.40 MI N of Tidwell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85445, -95.31636
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2022)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peachtree ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peachtree 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Peachtree ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peachtree ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Peachtree ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.