US Bridges

Lavaun ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.00 MI SW of Galveston · Structure no. 121020B38409564

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,020
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavaun ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lavaun ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLavaun ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.00 MI SW of Galveston
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65198, -95.22544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2013)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Lavaun ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lavaun ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lavaun ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Lavaun ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lavaun ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.