US Bridges

Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of US 90A · Structure no. 121020325601157

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115,220
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 37 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 115,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,920 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 365 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.9 MI NW of US 90A
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63598, -95.52939
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width365 ft (111.3 m)
Roadway width363 ft (110.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,220 (2023)
Projected traffic221,920 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Bw 8 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 115,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 365 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.