US Bridges

Luthe RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of FM 525 · Structure no. 121020AA5089001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,319
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luthe RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Luthe 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 2,319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLuthe RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location1.2 MI S of FM 525
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91616, -95.37191
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,319 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Luthe RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Luthe 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 Luthe RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,319 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Luthe RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Luthe RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.