US Bridges

Whitlock DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Cl City Blvd · Structure no. 121020B69260001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitlock DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitlock 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2026. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhitlock DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.3 MI SE of Cl City Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58661, -95.14029
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2026
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 Whitlock DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Whitlock 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 Whitlock DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Whitlock DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Whitlock DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.