US Bridges

Highland Rd. over Cloud Bayou

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 1.5 MI NW of FM 646 · Structure no. 120850AA0472003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Rd. over Cloud Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Highland Rd. over Cloud Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 686 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Rd.
CrossesCloud Bayou
Location1.5 MI NW of FM 646
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33571, -95.10293
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2016)
Projected traffic610 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 Highland Rd. over Cloud Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Rd. over Cloud Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Highland Rd. over Cloud Bayou carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Highland Rd. over Cloud Bayou?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Rd. over Cloud Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.