US Bridges

Botany Lane over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of Letrim Way · Structure no. 121020B08961301

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,175
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botany Lane over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Botany Lane over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBotany Lane
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.04 MI W of Letrim Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63439, -95.36372
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,175 (2022)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Botany Lane over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botany Lane 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Botany Lane over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Botany Lane over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Botany Lane over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.