US Bridges

Dedman ST over Little Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Spencer HWY · Structure no. 121020C00831001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dedman ST over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Dedman ST over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 575 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDedman ST
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.05 MI S of Spencer HWY
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66534, -95.14966
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2009)
Projected traffic575 by 2026
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 Dedman ST over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dedman 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dedman ST over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dedman ST over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dedman ST over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.