US Bridges

Louetta RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020AA2111004

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,183
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louetta RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00 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 18,183 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLouetta RD EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch K137-00-00
Location1.5 MI NE of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00356, -95.55556
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,183 (2016)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louetta RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00 built?

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

What condition is Louetta RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00 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 Louetta RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00 carry?

About 18,183 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Louetta RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD EB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.