US Bridges

Kuykendahl RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.3 MI NW of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA0756004

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,595
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kuykendahl RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 14,595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKuykendahl RD NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location2.3 MI NW of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98306, -95.43944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,595 (2015)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuykendahl RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuykendahl RD NB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kuykendahl RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 14,595 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kuykendahl RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendahl RD NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.