US Bridges

Memorial DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Plantation · Structure no. 121020S44185001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI E of Plantation
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76345, -95.53992
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2013)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Memorial DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.