US Bridges

Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of FM 528 · Structure no. 120850PP0080205

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,752
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 40 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 15,752 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,050 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Area Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.3 MI SW of FM 528
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51794, -95.16252
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,752 (2018)
Projected traffic22,050 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Bay Area Blvd 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 Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 15,752 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.