US Bridges

IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of Fuqua ST · Structure no. 121020050003361

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00 is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 184,745 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 258,643 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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-119-07-00
Location0.80 MI SE of Fuqua ST
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60926, -95.20854
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 inspectionOctober 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184,745 (2023)
Projected traffic258,643 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
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-119-07-00 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00 carry?

About 184,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.