US Bridges

Oak LN over Fresh Water Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of Red Bud · Structure no. 121020AA4786001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
981
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak LN over Fresh Water Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak LN over Fresh Water Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak LN
CrossesFresh Water Bayou
Location0.10 MI NE of Red Bud
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79738, -95.1065
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak LN over Fresh Water Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak LN over Fresh Water 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oak LN over Fresh Water Bayou carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak LN over Fresh Water Bayou?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oak LN over Fresh Water Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.