US Bridges

Bauer RD over Hcfcd Ditch L114-01-00

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Harris County, Texas · 0.02 MI N/Bauer-Hockley · Structure no. 121020AA0579004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,677
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bauer RD over Hcfcd Ditch L114-01-00 is a concrete culvert carrying Bauer RD over Hcfcd Ditch L114-01-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,677 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBauer RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch L114-01-00
Location0.02 MI N/Bauer-Hockley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03746, -95.78161
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,677 (2016)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bauer RD over Hcfcd Ditch L114-01-00 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bauer RD over Hcfcd Ditch L114-01-00 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bauer RD over Hcfcd Ditch L114-01-00 carry?

About 2,677 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bauer RD over Hcfcd Ditch L114-01-00?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bauer RD over Hcfcd Ditch L114-01-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.