US Bridges

Chestnut Falls DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Carolina Oaks · Structure no. 121020AA9964001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Falls DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Chestnut Falls DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Falls DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of Carolina Oaks
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99162, -95.73331
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic500 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 Chestnut Falls DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Falls DR 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 Chestnut Falls DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Chestnut Falls DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Falls DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.