US Bridges

Wilcrest DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of Bellaire · Structure no. 121020B69513002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,985
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcrest DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilcrest DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,985 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilcrest DR SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.55 MI S of Bellaire
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69615, -95.57112
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,985 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilcrest DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilcrest DR SB 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 Wilcrest DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 7,985 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Wilcrest DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcrest DR SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.