US Bridges

Martha LN over Little Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI NE of Beusch DR · Structure no. 121020C02016001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
909
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martha LN over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Martha LN over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 909 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,470 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMartha LN
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.05 MI NE of Beusch DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68857, -95.19049
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic909 (2021)
Projected traffic1,470 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martha LN over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martha LN 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 Martha LN over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 909 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Martha LN over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Martha LN over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.