US Bridges

Broadway Ave over Factory Bayou

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of FM 517 · Structure no. 120850AA0381001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave over Factory Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway Ave over Factory Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 598 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Ave
CrossesFactory Bayou
Location0.55 MI W of FM 517
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49062, -94.93069
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2016)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Broadway Ave over Factory Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Ave over Factory 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 Broadway Ave over Factory Bayou carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Broadway Ave over Factory Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave over Factory Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.