US Bridges

SH 225 EB FR over Little Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201018

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,355
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 EB FR over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 EB FR over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,355 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,897 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225 EB FR
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location4.0 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71157, -95.20296
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,355 (2023)
Projected traffic8,897 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 EB FR over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 EB FR over Little Vince 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 EB FR over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 6,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 EB FR over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB FR over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.