US Bridges

Scarlet DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Mykawa RD · Structure no. 121020B57601001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scarlet DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Scarlet DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScarlet DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.25 MI W of Mykawa RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64784, -95.31726
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic500 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 Scarlet DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scarlet DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Scarlet DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Scarlet DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Scarlet DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.