US Bridges

Vista Road WB over Armand Bayou

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020C03276242

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,026
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Road WB over Armand Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vista Road WB over Armand 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 6,026 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,436 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesVista Road WB
CrossesArmand Bayou
Location0.2 MI E of Beltway 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65806, -95.15241
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,026 (2018)
Projected traffic8,436 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Vista Road WB over Armand Bayou built?

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

What condition is Vista Road WB over Armand 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Vista Road WB over Armand Bayou carry?

About 6,026 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vista Road WB over Armand Bayou?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Road WB over Armand Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.