US Bridges

W 43rd ST EB over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of T C Jester · Structure no. 121020B00905003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 43rd ST EB over White Oak Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 43rd ST EB over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 14,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,100 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 43rd ST EB
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.05 MI W of T C Jester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8326, -95.45317
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2012)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 43rd ST EB over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 43rd ST EB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W 43rd ST EB over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is W 43rd ST EB over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W 43rd ST EB over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.