US Bridges

Van Fleet ST over Hcfcd Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Mlk Blvd · Structure no. 121020B66321581

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Fleet ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Fleet ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,480 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Fleet ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI W of Mlk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67392, -95.33843
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2010)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2030
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Fleet ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Fleet ST over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Van Fleet ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Van Fleet ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Van Fleet ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.