US Bridges

Vista RD over Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Shaver ST · Structure no. 121020C03276001

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,140
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista RD over Vince Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vista RD over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 53 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 10,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,140 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVista RD
CrossesVince Bayou
Location0.75 MI E of Shaver ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65893, -95.19525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,140 (2011)
Projected traffic11,140 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 Vista RD over Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Vista 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 Vista RD over Vince Bayou carry?

About 10,140 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Vista RD over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Vista RD over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.