US Bridges

Kleinmeadow Drive over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Bammel Houst · Structure no. 121020A11292001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,648
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kleinmeadow Drive over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Kleinmeadow Drive over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKleinmeadow Drive
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of Bammel Houst
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95419, -95.49261
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,648 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kleinmeadow Drive over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kleinmeadow Drive 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kleinmeadow Drive over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,648 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kleinmeadow Drive over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Kleinmeadow Drive over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.