US Bridges

Taylor ST SB over White Oak Bayou/Dr

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B63545002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
679 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor ST SB over White Oak Bayou/Dr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor ST SB over White Oak Bayou/Dr 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2031. The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor ST SB
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou/Dr
Location0.10 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77927, -95.381
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length679 ft (207 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2011)
Projected traffic7,650 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor ST SB over White Oak Bayou/Dr built?

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

What condition is Taylor ST SB over White Oak Bayou/Dr 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 Taylor ST SB over White Oak Bayou/Dr carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taylor ST SB over White Oak Bayou/Dr?

The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor ST SB over White Oak Bayou/Dr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.