US Bridges

Century Blvd over Moses Bayou

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 1764 · Structure no. 120850C00084001

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Century Blvd over Moses Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Century Blvd over Moses Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 36 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentury Blvd
CrossesMoses Bayou
Location0.7 MI N of FM 1764
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41053, -95.0202
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2014)
Projected traffic350 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Century Blvd over Moses Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Century Blvd over Moses 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Century Blvd over Moses Bayou carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Century Blvd over Moses Bayou?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Century Blvd over Moses Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.