US Bridges

State ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of SH 3 · Structure no. 121020H61329001

Built
1980
45 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

State ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI S of SH 3
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66913, -95.24512
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 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 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 State ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is State 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 State ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is State 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns State ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.