US Bridges

W Bellfort EB over Willow Waterhole Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Post Oak RD · Structure no. 121020B06825016

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,960
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bellfort EB over Willow Waterhole Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Bellfort EB over Willow Waterhole Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,495 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Bellfort EB
CrossesWillow Waterhole Bayou
Location0.5 MI E of Post Oak RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67317, -95.45369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,960 (2013)
Projected traffic8,495 by 2033
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Bellfort EB over Willow Waterhole Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bellfort EB over Willow Waterhole 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Bellfort EB over Willow Waterhole Bayou carry?

About 4,960 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W Bellfort EB over Willow Waterhole Bayou?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Bellfort EB over Willow Waterhole Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.