US Bridges

Glenhaven DR over Poor Farm Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Buffalo Spdwy · Structure no. 121020B26993568

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenhaven DR over Poor Farm Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Glenhaven DR over Poor Farm Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenhaven DR
CrossesPoor Farm Ditch
Location0.1 MI W of Buffalo Spdwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70139, -95.42943
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenhaven DR over Poor Farm Ditch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenhaven DR over Poor Farm Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Glenhaven DR over Poor Farm Ditch carry?

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

How long is Glenhaven DR over Poor Farm Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Glenhaven DR over Poor Farm Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.