US Bridges

N Shepherd DR over White Oak Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B58977002

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,090
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Shepherd DR over White Oak Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N Shepherd DR over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 96 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 10,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,950 by 2031. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Shepherd DR
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.20 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77971, -95.40958
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2011)
Projected traffic22,950 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Shepherd DR over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is N Shepherd DR 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 N Shepherd DR over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is N Shepherd DR over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns N Shepherd DR over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.