US Bridges

Sheldon RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 121020AA4536001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheldon RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sheldon RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 17,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,000 by 2030. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSheldon RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI N of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85407, -95.12799
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2013)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sheldon RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheldon RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sheldon RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Sheldon RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Sheldon RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.