US Bridges

W Richey ST over Little Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI NE of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020AA2691001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,710
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Richey ST over Little Vince Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Richey ST over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 17,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,500 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Richey ST
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.70 MI NE of SH 225
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71714, -95.21284
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,710 (2013)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Richey ST over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is W Richey ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Richey ST over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 17,710 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W Richey ST over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns W Richey ST over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.