US Bridges

Watonga Blvd SB over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of T C Jester · Structure no. 121020B67817002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watonga Blvd SB over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watonga Blvd SB 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 2,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2032. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWatonga Blvd SB
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.10 MI S of T C Jester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83834, -95.4565
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2012)
Projected traffic3,000 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watonga Blvd SB over White Oak Bayou built?

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

What condition is Watonga Blvd SB 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 Watonga Blvd SB over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Watonga Blvd SB over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Watonga Blvd SB over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.