US Bridges

Will Clayton Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of Jfk Blvd · Structure no. 121020B69685005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,467
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Will Clayton Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Will Clayton Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 28,467 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,854 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWill Clayton Pkwy
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.80 MI E of Jfk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98182, -95.32734
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,467 (2022)
Projected traffic39,854 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Will Clayton Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Clayton Pkwy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Will Clayton Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 28,467 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Will Clayton Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Will Clayton Pkwy over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.