US Bridges

Kirkfair DR over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Beamer RD · Structure no. 121020B36575534

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,060
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkfair DR over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 is a concrete culvert carrying Kirkfair DR over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,060 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,766 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkfair DR
CrossesHcfcd Unit A120-00-00
Location0.1 MI SW of Beamer RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59888, -95.2307
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,060 (2011)
Projected traffic7,766 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Kirkfair DR over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkfair DR over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 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 Kirkfair DR over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00 carry?

About 7,060 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kirkfair DR over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkfair DR over Hcfcd Unit A120-00-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.