US Bridges

Rand ST over Hcfcd Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.18 MI E of Lockwood DR · Structure no. 121020B53145127

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rand ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rand ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRand ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.18 MI E of Lockwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80398, -95.31465
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2015)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2035
Trucks2%
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rand ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rand 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rand ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rand ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rand ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.