US Bridges

FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020100501003

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,671
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 55 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 30,671 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,099 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 525
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 525
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9319, -95.3934
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,671 (2023)
Projected traffic41,099 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FM 525 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 30,671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.