US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020TOL040223

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hardy Toll RD over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 30,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesHardy Toll RD
CrossesHcfcd Drainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of IH 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10438, -95.43264
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic30,000 (2009)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy Toll RD over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD over Hcfcd Drainage 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hardy Toll RD over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hardy Toll RD over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.