US Bridges

Port of Call ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of Diamondhead · Structure no. 121020AA6055001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,997
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port of Call ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Port of Call ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,997 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPort of Call ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.0 MI N of Diamondhead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92626, -95.07988
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,997 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port of Call ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port of Call ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Port of Call ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,997 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Port of Call ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Port of Call ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.