US Bridges

Dairy Ashford over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Bellaire · Structure no. 121020B17911007

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,650
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dairy Ashford over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Dairy Ashford over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 16,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDairy Ashford
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.50 MI S of Bellaire
RouteCity Street 61
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69628, -95.6044
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic16,650 (2013)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Dairy Ashford over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Dairy Ashford 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dairy Ashford over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 16,650 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Dairy Ashford over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dairy Ashford over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.