US Bridges

Grand Cay Drive over Moses Lake

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of Beach Drive · Structure no. 120850C00066248

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Cay Drive over Moses Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Grand Cay Drive over Moses Lake in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Cay Drive
CrossesMoses Lake
Location0.6 MI SW of Beach Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43353, -94.91196
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Grand Cay Drive over Moses Lake built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Cay Drive over Moses Lake 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 Grand Cay Drive over Moses Lake carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand Cay Drive over Moses Lake?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Cay Drive over Moses Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.