US Bridges

W Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou Tributary

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Richey ST · Structure no. 121020C01566002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying W Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou Tributary in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Jackson Ave
CrossesVince Bayou Tributary
Location0.25 MI E of Richey ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70524, -95.21664
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 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 structure4
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 W Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does W Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou Tributary carry?

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

How long is W Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W Jackson Ave over Vince Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.