US Bridges

Pampa ST over Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Shaver ST · Structure no. 121020C02326001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pampa ST over Vince Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pampa ST over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPampa ST
CrossesVince Bayou
Location0.75 MI E of Shaver ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65659, -95.1948
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2011)
Projected traffic675 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 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 Pampa ST over Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pampa ST 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 Pampa ST over Vince Bayou carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Pampa ST over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pampa ST over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.