US Bridges

Lockfield DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of 43rd ST · Structure no. 121020B40113601

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,370
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockfield DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lockfield DR 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 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 3,370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,703 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesLockfield DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.02 MI S of 43rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83259, -95.48734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,370 (2012)
Projected traffic3,703 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lockfield DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Lockfield DR 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 Lockfield DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,370 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Lockfield DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lockfield DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.