US Bridges

Wortham Blvd SB over Whiteoak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020AA7826002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wortham Blvd SB over Whiteoak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wortham Blvd SB over Whiteoak 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWortham Blvd SB
CrossesWhiteoak Bayou
Location0.7 MI N of FM 1960
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92797, -95.61547
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic350 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wortham Blvd SB over Whiteoak Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wortham Blvd SB over Whiteoak 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 Wortham Blvd SB over Whiteoak Bayou carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wortham Blvd SB over Whiteoak Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wortham Blvd SB over Whiteoak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.