US Bridges

Dallas ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of SH 3 · Structure no. 121020H18009001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dallas ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI SE of SH 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66984, -95.24394
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2011)
Projected traffic675 by 2031
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 Dallas ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dallas ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Dallas ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.