US Bridges

Barker Cypress RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.55 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020AA0571009

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker Cypress RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Barker Cypress RD 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 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 6,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarker Cypress RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location2.55 MI N of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82208, -95.6868
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2013)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Barker Cypress RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Barker Cypress RD 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 Barker Cypress RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Barker Cypress RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Barker Cypress RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.