US Bridges

Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA3166001

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,470
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 47 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 5,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Area Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.7 MI W of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53759, -95.15409
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,470 (2009)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bay Area Blvd 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 Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,470 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Area Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.