US Bridges

IH 610 /Ih 45 Conn over Little White Oak Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020027114403

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226,733
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 /Ih 45 Conn over Little White Oak Byu is a concrete culvert carrying IH 610 /Ih 45 Conn over Little White Oak Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 226,733 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 321,981 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 610 /Ih 45 Conn
CrossesLittle White Oak Byu
Location0.05 MI W of IH 45
RouteInterstate 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8154, -95.37739
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226,733 (2021)
Projected traffic321,981 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 /Ih 45 Conn over Little White Oak Byu built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 /Ih 45 Conn over Little White Oak Byu 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 /Ih 45 Conn over Little White Oak Byu carry?

About 226,733 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 /Ih 45 Conn over Little White Oak Byu?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns IH 610 /Ih 45 Conn over Little White Oak Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.