US Bridges

Walters RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Gears RD · Structure no. 121020AA1933001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,466
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walters RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Walters RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10,466 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,652 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalters RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of Gears RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95027, -95.46469
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,466 (2022)
Projected traffic14,652 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walters RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walters 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Walters RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 10,466 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walters RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Walters RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.