US Bridges

Louetta RD over S White Oak Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020AA2111002

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD over S White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louetta RD over S White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLouetta RD
CrossesS White Oak Bayou
Location0.85 MI W of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99667, -95.59335
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louetta RD over S White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Louetta RD over S White Oak Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Louetta RD over S White Oak Bayou carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Louetta RD over S White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD over S White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.