US Bridges

Main ST over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of SH 3 · Structure no. 121020H41689001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Main 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMain ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.20 MI SE of SH 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66749, -95.24738
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Main 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Main ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.