US Bridges

Fairbanks N Hou NB over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020AA5901007

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,716
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairbanks N Hou NB over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairbanks N Hou NB over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 19,716 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).

Location

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CarriesFairbanks N Hou NB
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location1.2 MI N of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87716, -95.52471
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,716 (2016)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairbanks N Hou NB over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairbanks N Hou 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 Fairbanks N Hou NB over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 19,716 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairbanks N Hou NB 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 NB over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.