US Bridges

Preston Ave SB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020C02566006

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

About this bridge

Preston Ave SB over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Preston Ave SB 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 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 1,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,550 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPreston Ave SB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI NW of Beltway 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63448, -95.169
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
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston Ave SB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Preston Ave SB 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 Preston Ave SB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

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

How long is Preston Ave SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Preston Ave SB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.