US Bridges

Stuebner Airline over Little White Oak Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Tidwell RD · Structure no. 121020B62001994

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,272
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuebner Airline over Little White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stuebner Airline over Little White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,896 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStuebner Airline
CrossesLittle White Oak Bayou
Location0.40 MI W of Tidwell RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85325, -95.40938
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,272 (2015)
Projected traffic2,896 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stuebner Airline over Little White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuebner Airline over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stuebner Airline over Little White Oak Bayou carry?

About 2,272 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Stuebner Airline over Little White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Stuebner Airline over Little White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.