US Bridges

Wuthering Heights over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Hiram Clark · Structure no. 121020B71257506

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wuthering Heights over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wuthering Heights over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 760 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWuthering Heights
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.45 MI E of Hiram Clark
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63444, -95.43889
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2011)
Projected traffic760 by 2031
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 Wuthering Heights over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wuthering Heights 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 Wuthering Heights over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wuthering Heights over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Wuthering Heights over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.