US Bridges

Kite Hill Drive over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Blazey DR · Structure no. 121020AA0504001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kite Hill Drive over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Kite Hill Drive over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKite Hill Drive
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI S of Blazey DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88701, -95.6166
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kite Hill Drive over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kite Hill Drive 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 Kite Hill Drive over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kite Hill Drive over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Kite Hill Drive over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.