US Bridges

Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · .2MI.N. of Eight St. · Structure no. 121020G40994001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLuella ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location.2MI.N. of Eight St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70768, -95.11375
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2009)
Projected traffic5 by 2026
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Luella 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 Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.