US Bridges

FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of Jfk Blvd · Structure no. 121020100501004

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,797
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 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,797 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,516 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesFM 525
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.85 MI E of Jfk Blvd
RouteState Highway 525
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9304, -95.31743
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,797 (2023)
Projected traffic23,516 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 16,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 525 over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.