US Bridges

Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020TOL030039

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Westpark Tollway 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,000 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestpark Tollway
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.60 MI E of SH 6
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71188, -95.63388
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Westpark Tollway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark Tollway over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.