US Bridges

Tanglewilde Ave over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Richmond Av · Structure no. 121020B63249061

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanglewilde Ave over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Tanglewilde Ave over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 735 vehicles a day, projected to reach 835 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTanglewilde Ave
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI N of Richmond Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73, -95.53556
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 inspectionNovember 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 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2013)
Projected traffic835 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 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 Tanglewilde Ave over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanglewilde Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tanglewilde Ave over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Tanglewilde Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tanglewilde Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.