US Bridges

Riata Ranch Blvd over Hcfcd U106-10-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Barker Cypres · Structure no. 121020AA6848001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riata Ranch Blvd over Hcfcd U106-10-00 is a concrete culvert carrying Riata Ranch Blvd over Hcfcd U106-10-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiata Ranch Blvd
CrossesHcfcd U106-10-00
Location0.6 MI E of Barker Cypres
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93151, -95.6772
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 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 Riata Ranch Blvd over Hcfcd U106-10-00 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riata Ranch Blvd over Hcfcd U106-10-00 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Riata Ranch Blvd over Hcfcd U106-10-00 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Riata Ranch Blvd over Hcfcd U106-10-00?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Riata Ranch Blvd over Hcfcd U106-10-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.