US Bridges

Choate Road over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of SH 146 · Structure no. 121020A24628219

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,373
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choate Road over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Choate Road over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 10,373 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,522 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChoate Road
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.2 MI W of SH 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61955, -95.03675
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic10,373 (2018)
Projected traffic14,522 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Choate Road over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choate Road 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 Choate Road over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 10,373 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Choate Road over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Choate Road over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.