US Bridges

Crenshaw RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.00 MI W of Preston Ave · Structure no. 121020C00686002

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,320
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crenshaw RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Crenshaw RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 3,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrenshaw RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.00 MI W of Preston Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64055, -95.17133
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,320 (2011)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crenshaw RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Crenshaw RD 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 Crenshaw RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,320 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Crenshaw RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Crenshaw RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.