US Bridges

Ella Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of IH 610 N · Structure no. 121020B22017039

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ella Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ella Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElla Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.15 MI S of IH 610 N
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81074, -95.42932
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Ella Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ella Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ella Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.