US Bridges

N Houston Ave over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020T00595001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Houston Ave over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying N Houston Ave over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Houston Ave
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.20 MI N of FM 1960
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00818, -95.25808
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 N Houston Ave over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Houston Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N Houston Ave over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Houston Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N Houston Ave over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.