US Bridges

W Little York over White Oak Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Antoine · Structure no. 121020B39929001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Little York over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Little York over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 17,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,360 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Little York
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.20 MI E of Antoine
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86331, -95.47027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2012)
Projected traffic19,360 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Little York over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Little York over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Little York over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is W Little York over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W Little York over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.