US Bridges

W Lake Houston Pkw over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020A26176069

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lake Houston Pkw over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00 is a concrete culvert carrying W Lake Houston Pkw over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lake Houston Pkw
CrossesHcfcd Ditch P127-00-00
Location1.2 MI W of Bw 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91839, -95.21803
Functional classUrban 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 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 W Lake Houston Pkw over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lake Houston Pkw over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00 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 Lake Houston Pkw over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Lake Houston Pkw over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns W Lake Houston Pkw over Hcfcd Ditch P127-00-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.