US Bridges

Radio RD over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Lambright RD · Structure no. 121020B52889582

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radio RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Radio RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRadio RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.2 MI S of Lambright RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61998, -95.25563
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2017)
Projected traffic750 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Radio RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radio RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Radio RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Radio RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Radio RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.