US Bridges

Fairbanks N Houstn over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of West RD · Structure no. 121020AA5901006

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,234
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairbanks N Houstn over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fairbanks N Houstn over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 31,234 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairbanks N Houstn
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.8 MI N of West RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91426, -95.52506
Functional classUrban 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
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,234 (2016)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairbanks N Houstn over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairbanks N Houstn 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 Fairbanks N Houstn over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 31,234 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairbanks N Houstn over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Fairbanks N Houstn over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.