US Bridges

Wright Road over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of Lee Road · Structure no. 121020B71205001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Road over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wright Road over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWright Road
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.01 MI W of Lee Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98676, -95.30906
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wright Road over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wright Road 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 Wright Road over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wright Road over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Wright Road over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.