US Bridges

Santa Elena ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B57297587

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Elena ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Santa Elena ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Elena ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67796, -95.27281
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Elena ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Elena ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Elena ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Santa Elena ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Elena ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.