US Bridges

West RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020AA6775001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,459
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying West RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 23,459 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.30 MI W of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90813, -95.65382
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,459 (2016)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 West RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 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 West RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 23,459 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns West RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.