US Bridges

Pony Express RD over Hcfcd Ditch E128-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Lazy Meadows · Structure no. 121020AA7708001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pony Express RD over Hcfcd Ditch E128-00-00 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Pony Express RD over Hcfcd Ditch E128-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPony Express RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch E128-00-00
Location0.05 MI E of Lazy Meadows
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92121, -95.57104
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic250 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pony Express RD over Hcfcd Ditch E128-00-00 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pony Express RD over Hcfcd Ditch E128-00-00 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pony Express RD over Hcfcd Ditch E128-00-00 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pony Express RD over Hcfcd Ditch E128-00-00?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pony Express RD over Hcfcd Ditch E128-00-00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.