US Bridges

Oates RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.06 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B48385311

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oates RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Oates RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOates RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.06 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77533, -95.25133
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2011)
Projected traffic620 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 Oates RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oates RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Oates RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oates RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oates RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.