US Bridges

Scarsdale Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Sageglen · Structure no. 121020B57605254

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,850
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scarsdale Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Scarsdale Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 50 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 21,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,850 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScarsdale Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of Sageglen
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59517, -95.2025
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,850 (2011)
Projected traffic23,850 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scarsdale Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Scarsdale Blvd 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 Scarsdale Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 21,850 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scarsdale Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Scarsdale Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.