US Bridges

Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 M. S of Pasadena Blvd · Structure no. 121020G40994002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,410
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 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLuella ST
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 M. S of Pasadena Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67691, -95.11307
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,410 (2009)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2026
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 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 3,410 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Luella ST over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.