US Bridges

Beusch DR over Little Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Patricia LN · Structure no. 121020C00236001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beusch DR over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Beusch DR over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeusch DR
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.15 MI SE of Patricia LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68536, -95.18682
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2011)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beusch DR over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beusch DR 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 Beusch DR over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Beusch DR over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Beusch DR over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.