US Bridges

Queens RD over Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of S Shaver ST · Structure no. 121020C02581001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,720
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queens RD over Vince Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Queens RD over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 5 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 8,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQueens RD
CrossesVince Bayou
Location0.10 MI W of S Shaver ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67642, -95.21002
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,720 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Queens RD over Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Queens RD 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 Queens RD over Vince Bayou carry?

About 8,720 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Queens RD over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Queens RD over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.