US Bridges

Tidwell E U-Turn over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of N Wayside DR · Structure no. 121020B64289008

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell E U-Turn over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Tidwell E U-Turn over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesTidwell E U-Turn
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.20 MI W of N Wayside DR
RouteCity Street 5
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84793, -95.28721
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Tidwell E U-Turn over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidwell E U-Turn 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tidwell E U-Turn over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Tidwell E U-Turn over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Tidwell E U-Turn over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.