US Bridges

Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch P133

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602117

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,696
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch P133 is a concrete culvert carrying Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch P133 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,696 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,374 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Ebfr
CrossesHcfcd Ditch P133
Location0.70 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93953, -95.30714
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,696 (2023)
Projected traffic9,374 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch P133 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch P133 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch P133 carry?

About 6,696 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch P133?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch P133?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.