Spanish Needle over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair Condition43 years old1,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location0.50 Mi E Of Greenhouse
CarriesSpanish Needle
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Coordinates29.80609, -95.71245

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length107.9 ft (32.9 m)
Max Span36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Width37.1 ft (11.3 m)
Deck Area371.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1983

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,500 (2013)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number121020AA8753001

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