US Bridges

Crosstimbers ST over Little White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B17497001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crosstimbers ST over Little White Oak Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crosstimbers ST over Little White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,450 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCrosstimbers ST
CrossesLittle White Oak Bayou
Location0.15 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82862, -95.38373
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2011)
Projected traffic16,450 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crosstimbers ST over Little White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crosstimbers ST over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Crosstimbers ST over Little White Oak Bayou carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Crosstimbers ST over Little White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Crosstimbers ST over Little White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.