US Bridges

W Southmore Ave over Vince Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of Allen Genoa · Structure no. 121020C02941001

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,240
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Southmore Ave over Vince Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying W Southmore Ave over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 22 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 20,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Southmore Ave
CrossesVince Bayou
Location1.00 MI E of Allen Genoa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69075, -95.21755
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,240 (2011)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Southmore Ave over Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is W Southmore Ave over Vince Bayou 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 Southmore Ave over Vince Bayou carry?

About 20,240 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W Southmore Ave over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns W Southmore Ave over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.