US Bridges

East Southmore Ave over Little Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of S Shaver · Structure no. 121020C02941002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,272
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Southmore Ave over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete slab carrying East Southmore Ave over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 14,272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Southmore Ave
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location1.20 MI E of S Shaver
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6916, -95.19181
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 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 width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,272 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Southmore Ave over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Southmore Ave 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 East Southmore Ave over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 14,272 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is East Southmore Ave 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 56 ft wide.

Who owns East Southmore Ave over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.