US Bridges

Lp 494 over White Oak Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 1314 · Structure no. 121700017714548

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,381
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 494 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lp 494 over White Oak Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 11,381 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,090 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 494
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location1.10 MI N of FM 1314
RouteState Highway 494
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11814, -95.22452
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,381 (2023)
Projected traffic13,090 by 2033
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Lp 494 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 494 over White Oak Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 494 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 11,381 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 494 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 494 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.