US Bridges

Allendale RD over Vince Bayou

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Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of Allen Genoa · Structure no. 121020C00031001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,560
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allendale RD over Vince Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Allendale RD over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAllendale RD
CrossesVince Bayou
Location0.60 MI E of Allen Genoa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68299, -95.2157
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,560 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allendale RD over Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allendale RD over Vince Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Allendale RD over Vince Bayou carry?

About 4,560 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Allendale RD over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Allendale RD over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.