US Bridges

Jones RD SB over S White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020AA2108004

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones RD SB over S White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jones RD SB over S White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 50 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJones RD SB
CrossesS White Oak Bayou
Location0.5 MI N of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89771, -95.58449
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic25,000 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones RD SB over S White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Jones RD SB over S 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 Jones RD SB over S White Oak Bayou carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones RD SB over S White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Jones RD SB over S White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.