US Bridges

Vasser ST over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Bellfort · Structure no. 121020B66473016

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,630
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vasser ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vasser 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,330 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVasser ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.40 MI S of Bellfort
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66146, -95.32418
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,630 (2013)
Projected traffic4,330 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vasser ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Vasser 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vasser ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,630 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Vasser ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vasser ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.