US Bridges

Kingwood DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.5 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020B36488004

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,070
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingwood DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Kingwood DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 32,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,000 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKingwood DR EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location4.5 MI E of US 59
RouteCity Street 157
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05115, -95.22696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,070 (2012)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingwood DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingwood DR EB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kingwood DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 32,070 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Kingwood DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kingwood DR EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.