US Bridges

W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA6650003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,757
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 12,757 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lake Hou Pkwy SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.70 MI S of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98885, -95.16162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,757 (2022)
Projected traffic17,860 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lake Hou Pkwy SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 12,757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.