US Bridges

E Whitney ST over Little White Oak Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Airline DR · Structure no. 121020B69289064

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,690
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Whitney ST over Little White Oak Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Whitney ST over Little White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,005 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE Whitney ST
CrossesLittle White Oak Bayou
Location0.15 MI W of Airline DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83077, -95.38633
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2011)
Projected traffic2,005 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 E Whitney ST over Little White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Whitney ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Whitney ST over Little White Oak Bayou carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E Whitney ST over Little White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E Whitney ST over Little White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.