US Bridges

Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Virginia ST · Structure no. 121020FF0010001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,360
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,500 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBellaire Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.10 MI E of Virginia ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70604, -95.43309
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,360 (2013)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 30,360 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.