US Bridges

Pebbleshire DR over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of El Camino · Structure no. 121020B50563545

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pebbleshire DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pebbleshire DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 2,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2028. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPebbleshire DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.4 MI W of El Camino
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56794, -95.13943
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2009)
Projected traffic720 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pebbleshire DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pebbleshire DR 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 Pebbleshire DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Pebbleshire DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pebbleshire DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.