US Bridges

Rice Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Edloe ST · Structure no. 121020F54137001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Rice Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRice Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI E of Edloe ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71692, -95.43327
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2013)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 Rice Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rice Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rice Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.