US Bridges

Alief-Clodine RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Sugarlnd Hwl · Structure no. 121020AA2962003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alief-Clodine RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Alief-Clodine RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlief-Clodine RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.01 MI E of Sugarlnd Hwl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71157, -95.63412
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Alief-Clodine RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Alief-Clodine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Alief-Clodine RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Alief-Clodine RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Alief-Clodine RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.