US Bridges

Lauder RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.85 MI E Aldine Westfld · Structure no. 121020AA5137001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,591
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lauder RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lauder RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLauder RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.85 MI E Aldine Westfld
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91308, -95.34122
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,591 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lauder RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lauder 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 Lauder RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 7,591 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Lauder RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lauder RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.