US Bridges

Belle Glade over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Bethlehem · Structure no. 121020B06753001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belle Glade over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Belle Glade over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBelle Glade
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.1 MI N of Bethlehem
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83834, -95.44711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Belle Glade over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belle Glade 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Belle Glade over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belle Glade over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Belle Glade over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.