US Bridges

Huffmeister RD NB over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020AA2103001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,709
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huffmeister RD NB over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Huffmeister RD NB over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,709 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuffmeister RD NB
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.4 MI N of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92936, -95.62867
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,709 (2016)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huffmeister RD NB over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huffmeister RD NB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Huffmeister RD NB over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 5,709 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Huffmeister RD NB over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Huffmeister RD NB over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.