US Bridges

Valleyview DR over Hcfcd Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of North L ST · Structure no. 121020L00092001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valleyview DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valleyview DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 675 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValleyview DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.2 MI N of North L ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68292, -95.05762
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2009)
Projected traffic675 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valleyview DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valleyview DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Valleyview DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Valleyview DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Valleyview DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.