US Bridges

Portsmouth DR over Hcfcd (glenmore) Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · .1MI.W.OF Glenmore Dr. · Structure no. 121020C00816001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portsmouth DR over Hcfcd (glenmore) Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Portsmouth DR over Hcfcd (glenmore) Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPortsmouth DR
CrossesHcfcd (glenmore) Ditch
Location.1MI.W.OF Glenmore Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70307, -95.16301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2015)
Projected traffic680 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Portsmouth DR over Hcfcd (glenmore) Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portsmouth DR over Hcfcd (glenmore) 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 Portsmouth DR over Hcfcd (glenmore) Ditch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Portsmouth DR over Hcfcd (glenmore) Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Portsmouth DR over Hcfcd (glenmore) Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.