US Bridges

W Bellfort Ave EB over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Fondren RD · Structure no. 121020B06825161

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,695
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bellfort Ave EB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying W Bellfort Ave EB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 14,695 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,302 by 2034. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Bellfort Ave EB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.15 MI E of Fondren RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65603, -95.50562
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,695 (2014)
Projected traffic20,302 by 2034
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Bellfort Ave EB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bellfort Ave EB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Bellfort Ave EB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 14,695 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W Bellfort Ave EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Bellfort Ave EB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.