US Bridges

Alabonson RD over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Victory · Structure no. 121020B02009002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,110
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alabonson RD over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alabonson RD over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlabonson RD
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.30 MI N of Victory
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87073, -95.48044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,110 (2012)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

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 Alabonson RD over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alabonson RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Alabonson RD over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 7,110 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Alabonson RD over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Alabonson RD over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.