US Bridges

E Burress ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of IH 45 FR · Structure no. 121020B11305001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Burress ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E Burress ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Burress ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.01 MI W of IH 45 FR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84155, -95.3908
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic700 by 2031
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Burress ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Burress ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Burress ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E Burress ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E Burress ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.