US Bridges

Fairwood Rd. over Highland Bayou

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of FM 519 · Structure no. 120850G00290001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairwood Rd. over Highland Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairwood Rd. 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 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 2,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,680 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFairwood Rd.
CrossesHighland Bayou
Location0.4 MI S of FM 519
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35187, -94.99329
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2011)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fairwood Rd. over Highland Bayou built?

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

What condition is Fairwood Rd. over Highland 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 Fairwood Rd. over Highland Bayou carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Fairwood Rd. over Highland Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fairwood Rd. over Highland Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.