US Bridges

Tahoe DR over White Oak Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Senate Ave · Structure no. 121020JJ0233001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tahoe DR over White Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tahoe DR over White Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTahoe DR
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location0.2 MI E of Senate Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89078, -95.56047
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic650 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 Tahoe DR over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tahoe DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tahoe DR over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tahoe DR over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Tahoe DR over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.