US Bridges

IH 610W over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.43 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 121020027117514

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156,762
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610W over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 610W over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 156,762 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,280 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610W
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location2.43 MI S of US 59
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68996, -95.45947
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156,762 (2020)
Projected traffic247,280 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure19
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610W over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is IH 610W over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610W over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 156,762 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 610W over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 610W over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.