US Bridges

South Acres DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Cullen Blvd · Structure no. 121020B60041002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,660
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Acres DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Acres DR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,120 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Acres DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.45 MI E of Cullen Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64236, -95.34883
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,660 (2011)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2031
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

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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Acres DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is South Acres DR over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does South Acres DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,660 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is South Acres DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns South Acres DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.