US Bridges

W Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.9 MI S of Will Clayton · Structure no. 121020AA6650010

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,131
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 32,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,983 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Lake Houston Pky
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location2.9 MI S of Will Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94238, -95.17562
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,131 (2022)
Projected traffic44,983 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is W Lake Houston Pky 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 W Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 32,131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns W Lake Houston Pky over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.