US Bridges

Airport Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 121020B01921001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 20,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of SH 288
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64382, -95.37917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Airport Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch 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 Airport Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Airport Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Airport Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.