US Bridges

Bellfort Ave EB over Sims Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Telephone RD · Structure no. 121020B06817617

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
333 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,315
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellfort Ave EB over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bellfort Ave EB over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,423 by 2031. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBellfort Ave EB
CrossesSims Bayou
Location0.1 MI W of Telephone RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67357, -95.29045
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,315 (2011)
Projected traffic12,423 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellfort Ave EB over Sims Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellfort Ave EB over Sims Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bellfort Ave EB over Sims Bayou carry?

About 8,315 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bellfort Ave EB over Sims Bayou?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bellfort Ave EB over Sims Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.