US Bridges

Bw 8 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325603071

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,860
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06 is a concrete culvert carrying Bw 8 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 41,860 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,200 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 494 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8
CrossesHcfcd Channel A-119-06
Location0.40 MI NE of IH 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6093, -95.20041
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width494 ft (150.5 m)
Roadway width239 ft (72.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,860 (2012)
Projected traffic73,200 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06 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 Channel A-119-06 carry?

About 41,860 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 494 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.