US Bridges

Van Hut Lane over Hcfcd Ditch P121-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of Bus 90 · Structure no. 121020AA3559068

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Hut Lane over Hcfcd Ditch P121-00-00 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Van Hut Lane over Hcfcd Ditch P121-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Hut Lane
CrossesHcfcd Ditch P121-00-00
Location1.6 MI N of Bus 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86026, -95.20016
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Van Hut Lane over Hcfcd Ditch P121-00-00 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Hut Lane over Hcfcd Ditch P121-00-00 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Van Hut Lane over Hcfcd Ditch P121-00-00 carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Van Hut Lane over Hcfcd Ditch P121-00-00?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Van Hut Lane over Hcfcd Ditch P121-00-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.