US Bridges

East Thomas Ave over Little Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Pasadena Blv · Structure no. 121020C03131001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,418
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Thomas Ave over Little Vince Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Thomas Ave over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,418 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Thomas Ave
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.15 MI E of Pasadena Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70182, -95.19855
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.
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 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,418 (2021)
Projected traffic675 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 East Thomas Ave over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,418 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Thomas Ave over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns East Thomas Ave over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.