US Bridges

Regency DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of White Heath · Structure no. 121020B53769688

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Regency DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Regency DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRegency DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI W of White Heath
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63906, -95.43919
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2011)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Regency DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Regency 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Regency DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Regency DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Regency DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.