US Bridges

E Richey RD over Hcfcd Ditch K111-03-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020B54217001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,860
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Richey RD over Hcfcd Ditch K111-03-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Richey RD over Hcfcd Ditch K111-03-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,860 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Richey RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch K111-03-00
Location0.50 MI SE of FM 1960
RouteCity Street 166
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01128, -95.36158
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2015)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Richey RD over Hcfcd Ditch K111-03-00 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Richey RD over Hcfcd Ditch K111-03-00 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 E Richey RD over Hcfcd Ditch K111-03-00 carry?

About 2,860 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E Richey RD over Hcfcd Ditch K111-03-00?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Richey RD over Hcfcd Ditch K111-03-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.