US Bridges

Louetta RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020AA2111012

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,396
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louetta RD WB over Hcfcd Ditch K137-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 17,396 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLouetta RD WB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch K137-00-00
Location1.5 MI NE of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00355, -95.55558
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,396 (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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 17,396 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.