US Bridges

IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of FM 1959 · Structure no. 121020050003333

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
224,891
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06 is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 224,891 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 314,847 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesHcfcd Channel A-119-06
Location1.40 MI NW of FM 1959
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60152, -95.20027
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 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 traffic224,891 (2023)
Projected traffic314,847 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 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 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06 carry?

About 224,891 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.