US Bridges

Sunset ST over Hcfcd Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Edloe ST · Structure no. 121020F62514001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.01 MI E of Edloe ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72284, -95.43342
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2013)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sunset ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunset ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.