US Bridges

Feather Craft LN over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of Bay Area · Structure no. 121020DD0023001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feather Craft LN over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Feather Craft LN over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 4,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2026. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFeather Craft LN
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.25 MI SE of Bay Area
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54892, -95.12156
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2009)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2026
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

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 Feather Craft LN over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feather Craft LN 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Feather Craft LN over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Feather Craft LN over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Feather Craft LN over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.