US Bridges

Sunland Gardens LN over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.02 MI SW of Deussen Pky · Structure no. 121020AA4189001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunland Gardens LN over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunland Gardens LN over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunland Gardens LN
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.02 MI SW of Deussen Pky
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92163, -95.16694
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2021)
Projected traffic252 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sunland Gardens LN over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunland Gardens LN over Hcfcd Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sunland Gardens LN over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sunland Gardens LN over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sunland Gardens LN over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.