US Bridges

Fairmont Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of Shaver · Structure no. 121020AA1076003

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,280
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmont Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fairmont Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 50 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 21,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,460 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairmont Pkwy
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location2.60 MI E of Shaver
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64972, -95.16259
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,280 (2009)
Projected traffic23,460 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Fairmont Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Fairmont Pkwy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fairmont Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 21,280 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Fairmont Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fairmont Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.