US Bridges

S Kirkwood over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Bellaire · Structure no. 121020B36642627

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,374
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Kirkwood over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S Kirkwood over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 10,374 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,374 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Kirkwood
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.25 MI N of Bellaire
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70721, -95.58792
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,374 (2013)
Projected traffic12,374 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Kirkwood over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is S Kirkwood 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 S Kirkwood over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 10,374 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Kirkwood over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns S Kirkwood over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.