US Bridges

Albemarle Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · .1MI.W.OF Glenmore DR · Structure no. 121020C00021001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albemarle Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Albemarle Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbemarle Dr.
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location.1MI.W.OF Glenmore DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7048, -95.16306
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2015)
Projected traffic680 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Albemarle Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albemarle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Albemarle Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Albemarle Dr. 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns Albemarle Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.