US Bridges

Bay Area Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.115 MI No of Fairmont P · Structure no. 121020L06029229

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,146
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Area Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bay Area Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,804 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBay Area Blvd NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.115 MI No of Fairmont P
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65375, -95.04671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,146 (2018)
Projected traffic5,804 by 2038
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bay Area Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Area Blvd NB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Area Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,146 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bay Area Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Bay Area Blvd NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.