US Bridges

Gessner RD NB over Whiteoak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020AA0132001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,701
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gessner RD NB over Whiteoak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gessner RD NB over Whiteoak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,701 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGessner RD NB
CrossesWhiteoak Bayou
Location1.0 MI N of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8821, -95.54066
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,701 (2016)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gessner RD NB over Whiteoak Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gessner RD NB over Whiteoak 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gessner RD NB over Whiteoak Bayou carry?

About 9,701 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gessner RD NB over Whiteoak Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gessner RD NB over Whiteoak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.