US Bridges

Belle Park DR over Brays Byu

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of Bellaire · Structure no. 121020B06769248

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,765
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belle Park DR over Brays Byu is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belle Park DR over Brays Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,765 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,765 by 2033. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelle Park DR
CrossesBrays Byu
Location0.35 MI N of Bellaire
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70912, -95.58258
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,765 (2013)
Projected traffic2,765 by 2033
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belle Park DR over Brays Byu built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belle Park DR over Brays Byu 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Belle Park DR over Brays Byu carry?

About 2,765 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belle Park DR over Brays Byu?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Belle Park DR over Brays Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.