US Bridges

Wilson RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Bus FM 1960A · Structure no. 121020AA6581002

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,963
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wilson RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 31 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 9,963 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,945 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.2 MI S of Bus FM 1960A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99645, -95.25014
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,963 (2022)
Projected traffic14,945 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Wilson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 9,963 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wilson RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.