FM 2004 over Highland Bayou
PoorGalveston County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 120850191101003
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,790
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2004 over Highland Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2004 over Highland Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 82 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,790 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,270 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2004 over Highland Bayou built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is FM 2004 over Highland Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2004 over Highland Bayou carry?
About 12,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 2004 over Highland Bayou?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2004 over Highland Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.