US Bridges

Sixth ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · .1MI.N.OF Eight St. · Structure no. 121020G59650001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Sixth ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSixth ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location.1MI.N.OF Eight St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70652, -95.11777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixth ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sixth ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sixth ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.