US Bridges

Werner RD over Little White Oak Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.53 MI S of Tidwell · Structure no. 121020B68353813

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,307
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Werner RD over Little White Oak Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Werner RD over Little White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,850 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWerner RD
CrossesLittle White Oak Bayou
Location0.53 MI S of Tidwell
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83826, -95.39621
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,307 (2015)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Werner RD over Little White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Werner RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Werner RD over Little White Oak Bayou carry?

About 2,307 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Werner RD over Little White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Werner RD over Little White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.