US Bridges

Suttonford Drive over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Antoine DR · Structure no. 121020A11186001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suttonford Drive over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Suttonford Drive over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSuttonford Drive
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI W of Antoine DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95498, -95.48517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2014)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Suttonford Drive over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suttonford Drive over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Suttonford Drive over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Suttonford Drive over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Suttonford Drive over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.