US Bridges

Wichita ST over Little Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Pasadena Blv · Structure no. 121020C03401001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wichita ST over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Wichita ST over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWichita ST
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.20 MI S of Pasadena Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67892, -95.17796
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2011)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2031
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

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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wichita ST over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wichita ST 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wichita ST over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wichita ST over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.