US Bridges

N Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020AA4351002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,330
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying N Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,970 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Lake Houston Pky
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.95 MI W of Bw 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89624, -95.21941
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,330 (2011)
Projected traffic7,970 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lake Houston Pky 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 7,330 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is N Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.