US Bridges

Sayers RD over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.33 MI N of Kelly ST · Structure no. 121020B57561527

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sayers RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sayers RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,365 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSayers RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.33 MI N of Kelly ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81876, -95.33184
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2011)
Projected traffic1,365 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 Sayers RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sayers RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sayers RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Sayers RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sayers RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.