US Bridges

Southbank ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Mlk Jr Blvd · Structure no. 121020B60161017

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southbank ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southbank ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthbank ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.30 MI E of Mlk Jr Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67247, -95.33235
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 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 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2013)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2033
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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southbank ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southbank 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Southbank ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Southbank ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Southbank ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.