US Bridges

Bingle RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of 43rd ST · Structure no. 121020B07825001

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,490
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingle RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bingle RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 42 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 15,490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,345 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBingle RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 MI N of 43rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83435, -95.49029
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,490 (2012)
Projected traffic10,345 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bingle RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Bingle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bingle RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 15,490 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bingle RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bingle RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.