US Bridges

White Heather DR over Sims Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of W Fuqua · Structure no. 121020B69153003

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,920
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Heather DR over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Heather DR over Sims 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.

It carries about 4,920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,174 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhite Heather DR
CrossesSims Bayou
Location0.40 MI N of W Fuqua
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61947, -95.43827
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,920 (2011)
Projected traffic6,174 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Heather DR over Sims Bayou built?

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

What condition is White Heather DR over Sims 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does White Heather DR over Sims Bayou carry?

About 4,920 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is White Heather DR over Sims Bayou?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns White Heather DR over Sims Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.