US Bridges

Preston Ave NB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020C02566005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,388
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston Ave NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Preston Ave NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,550 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPreston Ave NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI NW of Beltway 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63446, -95.16899
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 inspectionOctober 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,388 (2011)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston Ave NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston Ave NB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Preston Ave NB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,388 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Preston Ave NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Preston Ave NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.