US Bridges

Main Street over Buffalo & White Oak Byu

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B41697003

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,275 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,946
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Buffalo & White Oak Byu is a concrete arch - deck carrying Main Street over Buffalo & White Oak Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,946 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,282 by 2035. The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesBuffalo & White Oak Byu
Location0.2 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76591, -95.35866
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+30 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,275 ft (388.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,946 (2022)
Projected traffic17,282 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Buffalo & White Oak Byu built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Main Street over Buffalo & White Oak Byu 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Buffalo & White Oak Byu carry?

About 2,946 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Main Street over Buffalo & White Oak Byu?

The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Buffalo & White Oak Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.