US Bridges

Creekmont ST over White Oak Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of T C Jester · Structure no. 121020B17049646

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekmont ST over White Oak Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying Creekmont ST over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,842 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCreekmont ST
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.05 MI N of T C Jester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84231, -95.45895
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2012)
Projected traffic3,842 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creekmont ST over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Creekmont ST 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 Creekmont ST over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Creekmont ST over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Creekmont ST over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.