US Bridges

Sugarland Howell over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Alief-Clodn · Structure no. 121020AA2924002

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugarland Howell over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sugarland Howell over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 45 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSugarland Howell
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.05 MI S of Alief-Clodn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71091, -95.63447
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic700 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sugarland Howell over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Sugarland Howell 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sugarland Howell over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sugarland Howell over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sugarland Howell over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.