US Bridges

Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Airline DR · Structure no. 121020AA4960001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,478
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHill RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of Airline DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89558, -95.39456
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,478 (2016)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,478 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Hill RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.