US Bridges

Sheldon Access RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 121020AA4536002

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheldon Access RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sheldon Access RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSheldon Access RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 MI N of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8546, -95.12827
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Access RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheldon Access 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sheldon Access RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is Sheldon Access RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sheldon Access RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.