US Bridges

Avenue P over Highland Bayou

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of FM 1764 · Structure no. 120850D00155001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue P over Highland Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue P over Highland Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 710 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue P
CrossesHighland Bayou
Location0.7 MI S of FM 1764
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38164, -95.09802
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2011)
Projected traffic710 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

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 Avenue P over Highland Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue P over Highland 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 Avenue P over Highland Bayou carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Avenue P over Highland Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue P over Highland Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.