US Bridges

Sens RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020AA0554002

Built
2013
12 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,470
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sens RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sens RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2013 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 12 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 5,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSens RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.2 MI S of SH 225
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67285, -95.04654
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,470 (2013)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sens RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Sens RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sens RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,470 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Sens RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Sens RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.