US Bridges

Fairfield Pl over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Cyprsswood · Structure no. 121020A23282010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,066
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Pl over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fairfield Pl over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,066 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield Pl
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.15 MI N of Cyprsswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00319, -95.75567
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic4,066 (2016)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Fairfield Pl over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield Pl 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfield Pl over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,066 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield Pl over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fairfield Pl over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.