US Bridges

13th ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI E.Of Battleground · Structure no. 121020G00241001

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 13th ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 37 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 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 675 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries13th ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI E.Of Battleground
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70045, -95.09304
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2009)
Projected traffic675 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 13th ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is 13th ST 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 13th ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is 13th ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 13th ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.