US Bridges

East Harris Ave over Little Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of S Main ST · Structure no. 121020C01396001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,850
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Harris Ave over Little Vince Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Harris Ave over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Harris Ave
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location1.00 MI E of S Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69839, -95.19363
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 East Harris Ave over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Harris 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 East Harris Ave over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is East Harris Ave over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns East Harris Ave over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.