US Bridges

Tidwell RD WB over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Antoine · Structure no. 121020B64305004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,360
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell RD WB over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tidwell RD WB over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 9,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2032. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTidwell RD WB
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.50 MI E of Antoine
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84647, -95.46074
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,360 (2012)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidwell RD WB over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidwell RD WB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tidwell RD WB over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 9,360 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Tidwell RD WB over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Tidwell RD WB over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.