US Bridges

Cart Gate DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of Elmont DR · Structure no. 121020AA0485001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cart Gate DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Cart Gate DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCart Gate DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.2 MI SE of Elmont DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88451, -95.6242
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic300 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 Cart Gate DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cart Gate DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cart Gate DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

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

How long is Cart Gate DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cart Gate DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.