US Bridges

White Oak DR over Little White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Houston Ave · Structure no. 121020B69161263

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,630
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak DR over Little White Oak Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying White Oak DR over Little White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 5,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,418 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhite Oak DR
CrossesLittle White Oak Bayou
Location0.10 MI E of Houston Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77969, -95.37041
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,630 (2015)
Projected traffic6,418 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Oak DR over Little White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak DR over Little 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 White Oak DR over Little White Oak Bayou carry?

About 5,630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Oak DR over Little White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns White Oak DR over Little White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.