US Bridges

W Clayton Pkwy WB over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020B69685011

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,233
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Clayton Pkwy WB over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Clayton Pkwy WB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,927 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Clayton Pkwy WB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.90 MI W of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98519, -95.30935
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,233 (2022)
Projected traffic19,927 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Clayton Pkwy WB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Clayton Pkwy WB 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 W Clayton Pkwy WB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 14,233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Clayton Pkwy WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W Clayton Pkwy WB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.