US Bridges

Bw 8 Ml & FR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.90 MI E SH288 & BW8 · Structure no. 121020325604293

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94,773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ml & FR over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bw 8 Ml & FR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 94,773 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,846 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesBw 8 Ml & FR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location3.90 MI E SH288 & BW8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60055, -95.33169
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
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,773 (2024)
Projected traffic147,846 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 Ml & FR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Ml & FR 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 Ml & FR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 94,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ml & FR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bw 8 Ml & FR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.