US Bridges

Jenkins RD over Little Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Strawberry · Structure no. 121020C01616001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,470
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jenkins RD over Little Vince Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jenkins RD over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 6,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,750 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJenkins RD
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.05 MI W of Strawberry
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69606, -95.19271
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 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 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 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 width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,470 (2011)
Projected traffic7,750 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jenkins RD over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jenkins RD 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 Jenkins RD over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 6,470 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jenkins RD 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 37 ft wide.

Who owns Jenkins RD over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.