US Bridges

West RD WB over White Oak Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Rio Grande · Structure no. 121020AA7704001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,609
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West RD WB over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West RD WB over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,609 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest RD WB
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.15 MI E of Rio Grande
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90901, -95.571
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,609 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West RD WB over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is West RD WB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West RD WB over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 12,609 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West RD WB over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West RD WB over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.