US Bridges

Eighth ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 Mi. E.Of Center St. · Structure no. 121020G21778001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,310
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eighth ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Eighth ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEighth ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.4 Mi. E.Of Center St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70516, -95.11764
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2015)
Projected traffic4,000 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 Eighth ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eighth ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Eighth ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eighth ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Eighth ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.