US Bridges

IH 69 over Hcfcd P118-12-00 Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.00 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711162

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 over Hcfcd P118-12-00 Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 69 over Hcfcd P118-12-00 Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 35 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 250,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 336,919 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69
CrossesHcfcd P118-12-00 Ditch
Location3.00 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85152, -95.3337
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic250,000 (2023)
Projected traffic336,919 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 69 over Hcfcd P118-12-00 Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is IH 69 over Hcfcd P118-12-00 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 over Hcfcd P118-12-00 Ditch carry?

About 250,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 over Hcfcd P118-12-00 Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH 69 over Hcfcd P118-12-00 Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.