US Bridges

Bw 8 NB FR over Little Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020325603019

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,938
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB FR over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bw 8 NB FR over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,938 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,513 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 NB FR
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location3.0 MI S of SH 225
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6687, -95.15553
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,938 (2023)
Projected traffic19,513 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 NB FR over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 NB 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 Bw 8 NB FR over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 13,938 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB FR over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB FR over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.