US Bridges

Bellaire Blvd over Long Point Slough

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of FM 1464 · Structure no. 120800AA7226028

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellaire Blvd over Long Point Slough is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bellaire Blvd over Long Point Slough in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBellaire Blvd
CrossesLong Point Slough
Location1.6 MI W of FM 1464
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69877, -95.71335
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Bellaire Blvd over Long Point Slough built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellaire Blvd over Long Point Slough 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bellaire Blvd over Long Point Slough carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bellaire Blvd over Long Point Slough?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Bellaire Blvd over Long Point Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.