US Bridges

Louetta RD EB over Hardy RD & UP RR Yard

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Hardy Toll RD · Structure no. 121020AA2111013

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,703
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD EB over Hardy RD & UP RR Yard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louetta RD EB over Hardy RD & UP RR Yard in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 17,703 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,130 by 2033. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLouetta RD EB
CrossesHardy RD & UP RR Yard
Location0.2 MI W of Hardy Toll RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07363, -95.41524
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,703 (2016)
Projected traffic10,130 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$44,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Louetta RD EB over Hardy RD & UP RR Yard built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louetta RD EB over Hardy RD & UP RR Yard 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Louetta RD EB over Hardy RD & UP RR Yard carry?

About 17,703 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Louetta RD EB over Hardy RD & UP RR Yard?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD EB over Hardy RD & UP RR Yard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.