US Bridges

Dashwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Dairy Ashfr · Structure no. 121020SC1234002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2014 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Dashwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dashwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDashwood DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.35 MI E of Dairy Ashfr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70718, -95.59863
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2014)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
Trucks5%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Dashwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dashwood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dashwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dashwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dashwood DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.