US Bridges

Grand Teton Trail over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Yellowston · Structure no. 121020A16311001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Teton Trail over Hcfcd Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Grand Teton Trail over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Teton Trail
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI W of Yellowston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98446, -95.18396
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 Grand Teton Trail over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Teton Trail over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Teton Trail over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Grand Teton Trail over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Teton Trail over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.