US Bridges

Fairmont Pkwy WB over Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of Shaver RD · Structure no. 121020AA1076001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,280
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmont Pkwy WB over Vince Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairmont Pkwy WB over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairmont Pkwy WB
CrossesVince Bayou
Location0.90 MI E of Shaver RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6516, -95.19189
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,280 (2013)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2035
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairmont Pkwy WB over Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairmont Pkwy WB over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fairmont Pkwy WB over Vince Bayou carry?

About 21,280 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Fairmont Pkwy WB over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmont Pkwy WB over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.