US Bridges

Senate Avenue over S White Oak Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Jersey Drive · Structure no. 121020AA5950001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,940
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senate Avenue over S White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Senate Avenue over S White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSenate Avenue
CrossesS White Oak Bayou
Location0.10 MI N of Jersey Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88901, -95.56354
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,940 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Senate Avenue over S White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senate Avenue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Senate Avenue over S White Oak Bayou carry?

About 4,940 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Senate Avenue over S White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Senate Avenue over S White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.