Fairbanks N Hou SB over White Oak Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020AA5901003
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,086
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairbanks N Hou SB over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairbanks N Hou SB over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 19,086 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairbanks N Hou SB over White Oak Bayou built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairbanks N Hou SB over 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 Fairbanks N Hou SB over White Oak Bayou carry?
About 19,086 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fairbanks N Hou SB over White Oak Bayou?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Fairbanks N Hou SB over White Oak Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.