US Bridges

Hirsch Rd; Creston over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Kelley ST · Structure no. 121020B32105004

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hirsch Rd; Creston over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hirsch Rd; Creston over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,960 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHirsch Rd; Creston
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.4 MI N of Kelley ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82006, -95.32872
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,960 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 Hirsch Rd; Creston over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hirsch Rd; Creston 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hirsch Rd; Creston over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hirsch Rd; Creston over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Hirsch Rd; Creston over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.