US Bridges

Bellefontaine ST over Poor Farm Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Buffalo Spdwy · Structure no. 121020B06777004

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellefontaine ST over Poor Farm Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Bellefontaine ST over Poor Farm Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBellefontaine ST
CrossesPoor Farm Ditch
Location0.1 MI W of Buffalo Spdwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70301, -95.42948
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellefontaine ST over Poor Farm Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellefontaine ST over Poor Farm 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bellefontaine ST over Poor Farm Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bellefontaine ST over Poor Farm Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bellefontaine ST over Poor Farm Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.