US Bridges

IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI NW of FM 1959 · Structure no. 121020050003334

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
196,996
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00 is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00 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 196,996 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 275,794 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesHcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00
Location0.35 MI NW of FM 1959
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59009, -95.18827
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196,996 (2023)
Projected traffic275,794 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure18
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 Ditch A-119-05-00 built?

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

What condition is IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00 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 Ditch A-119-05-00 carry?

About 196,996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.