US Bridges

Dairy Ashford over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of Beechnut ST · Structure no. 121020B17911008

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 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 1986, so it is 39 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 16,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDairy Ashford
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.35 MI S of Beechnut ST
RouteCity Street 61
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68383, -95.60419
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 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 Dairy Ashford over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dairy Ashford 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Dairy Ashford over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.