US Bridges

W Rayford RD over Hcfcd Ditch M104-00-00

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Harris County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of Gosling RD · Structure no. 121020A18121079

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Rayford RD over Hcfcd Ditch M104-00-00 is a concrete culvert carrying W Rayford RD over Hcfcd Ditch M104-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Rayford RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch M104-00-00
Location1.6 MI W of Gosling RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12381, -95.52853
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2021)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Rayford RD over Hcfcd Ditch M104-00-00 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Rayford RD over Hcfcd Ditch M104-00-00 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 W Rayford RD over Hcfcd Ditch M104-00-00 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Rayford RD over Hcfcd Ditch M104-00-00?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns W Rayford RD over Hcfcd Ditch M104-00-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.