US Bridges

W Cavalcade ST over Little White Oak Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B13073146

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cavalcade ST over Little White Oak Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying W Cavalcade ST over Little White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Cavalcade ST
CrossesLittle White Oak Bayou
Location0.05 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80394, -95.3734
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2011)
Projected traffic10,450 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 W Cavalcade ST over Little White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cavalcade ST 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 W Cavalcade ST over Little White Oak Bayou carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Cavalcade ST over Little White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns W Cavalcade ST over Little White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.