US Bridges

Ludington Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Fondren RD · Structure no. 121020B40985242

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ludington Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ludington Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 3,440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,730 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLudington Dr.
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.15 MI E of Fondren RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65115, -95.50555
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2014)
Projected traffic4,730 by 2034
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ludington Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ludington Dr. 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 Ludington Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Ludington Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ludington Dr. over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.