A landmark in Houston's flood resilience
Project Brays is one of the largest and most significant flood control initiative projects ever undertaken in Harris County involving a partnership with Harris County Flood Control District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aimed at reducing chronic flooding along Brays Bayou. Planning began in the 1980s with construction completion in 2022 with one of the largest flood damage reduction investments in Harris County history exceeding $480 million.
As part of the region's landmark flood mitigation project, the Stella Link Bridge extension over Brays Bayou included extending the existing bridge structure over Houston's most flood prone waterways and modifying the channel to allow greater conveyance capacity — helping reduce flood risk for surrounding neighborhoods and vital infrastructure.
Quality assurance for flood-mitigation infrastructure
Our team supported a critical component of Houston's flood resilience efforts through Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and inspection services for the Stella Link Bridge Extension over Brays Bayou. We provided quality assurance across key construction elements, including structural components, earthwork, drainage improvements, and roadway interfaces, ensuring compliance with stringent local and federal standards tied to flood mitigation infrastructure.
More than a structural upgrade, it restores confidence in the routes that keep communities connected. By delivering consistent, high-quality testing and inspection services, we contributed to a project that not only strengthens transportation infrastructure but also plays a vital role in protecting communities, reducing flood risk, and supporting long-term resilience across the Brays Bayou watershed.
The Brays Bayou Stella Link Bridge Extension represents ATL's ongoing commitment to supporting Harris County Flood Control District's flood infrastructure improvement projects where construction quality directly impacts the safety and resilience of Houston-area communities.
Before & after
