US Bridges

Durham ST over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B20937001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,456 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,030
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham ST over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durham ST over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 15,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,030 by 2031. The structure is 1,456 ft (443.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDurham ST
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.40 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78124, -95.41085
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,456 ft (443.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,030 (2011)
Projected traffic15,030 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Durham ST over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 15,030 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Durham ST over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 1,456 ft (443.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Durham ST over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.