US Bridges

28th ST over Cloud Bayou

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of Moore RD · Structure no. 120850AA0520001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,213
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th ST over Cloud Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying 28th ST over Cloud Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,353 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries28th ST
CrossesCloud Bayou
Location1.10 MI E of Moore RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35438, -95.09864
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,213 (2016)
Projected traffic1,353 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

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 28th ST over Cloud Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th ST over Cloud 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 28th ST over Cloud Bayou carry?

About 1,213 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 28th ST over Cloud Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 28th ST over Cloud Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.