US Bridges

Airline DR over Little White Oak Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B01905305

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,610
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline DR over Little White Oak Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Airline DR over Little White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 16,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesAirline DR
CrossesLittle White Oak Bayou
Location0.30 MI S of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82922, -95.38432
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,610 (2011)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airline DR over Little White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airline DR over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Airline DR over Little White Oak Bayou carry?

About 16,610 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Airline DR over Little White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Airline DR over Little White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.