US Bridges

Flamborough DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Poor

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Glenmore DR · Structure no. 121020C01131001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,740
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flamborough DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flamborough DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 2,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlamborough DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI W of Glenmore DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70108, -95.16296
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,740 (2015)
Projected traffic3,400 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flamborough DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flamborough DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Flamborough DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,740 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flamborough DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Flamborough DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.