US Bridges

Steves Crossing over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.03 MI SW of W Hardy RD · Structure no. 121020A61504017

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steves Crossing over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Steves Crossing over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSteves Crossing
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.03 MI SW of W Hardy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00361, -95.40347
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Steves Crossing over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steves Crossing 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 Steves Crossing over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steves Crossing over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Steves Crossing over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.