US Bridges

Violet ST over Little Vince Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Holly Ave · Structure no. 121020C03266001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Violet ST over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Violet ST over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesViolet ST
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.40 MI N of Holly Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67485, -95.17087
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Violet ST over Little Vince Bayou built?

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

What condition is Violet ST over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Violet ST over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Violet ST over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Violet ST over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.