US Bridges

SH 3 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-05

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020005102072

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 3 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-05 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 3 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-05 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.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,600 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 3
CrossesHcfcd Channel A-119-05
Location0.40 MI SE of Bw 8
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61163, -95.18732
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 3 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-05 built?

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

What condition is SH 3 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-05 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 3 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-05 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 3 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-05?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH 3 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-05?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.