US Bridges

Blake Ave over Little Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Strawberry · Structure no. 121020C00291001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake Ave over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Blake Ave over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlake Ave
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.10 MI E of Strawberry
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69045, -95.19141
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2011)
Projected traffic1,500 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 Blake Ave over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blake Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Blake Ave over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Blake Ave over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Blake Ave over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.