N Richey Street over Vince Bayou
FairPosted for loadHarris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Shaw Ave · Structure no. 121020AA6070001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 227 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Richey Street over Vince Bayou is a concrete slab carrying N Richey Street over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Richey Street over Vince Bayou built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Richey Street 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 N Richey Street over Vince Bayou carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.
How long is N Richey Street over Vince Bayou?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns N Richey Street over Vince Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.