US Bridges

North Vista RD over Hcfcd No K11-08-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA8723001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Vista RD over Hcfcd No K11-08-00 is a concrete culvert carrying North Vista RD over Hcfcd No K11-08-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Vista RD
CrossesHcfcd No K11-08-00
Location1.0 MI E of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01219, -95.40979
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic700 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North Vista RD over Hcfcd No K11-08-00 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Vista RD over Hcfcd No K11-08-00 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does North Vista RD over Hcfcd No K11-08-00 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Vista RD over Hcfcd No K11-08-00?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns North Vista RD over Hcfcd No K11-08-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.