US Bridges

Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Richey ST · Structure no. 121020C01566001

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Ave
CrossesVince Bayou
Location0.20 MI E of Richey ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70524, -95.21664
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Jackson Ave over 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 Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.