US Bridges

IH 10 WB FR over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107656

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
515 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB FR over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB FR over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2035. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB FR
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location3.30 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7769, -95.40015
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2015)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 10 WB FR over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB FR over White Oak 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB FR over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB FR over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB FR over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.