US Bridges

10 Mile RD over Menbell Bayou

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of Stewart RD · Structure no. 120850B00039214

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Mile RD over Menbell Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying 10 Mile RD over Menbell Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries10 Mile RD
CrossesMenbell Bayou
Location0.3 MI NW of Stewart RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23157, -95.91153
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 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 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2018)
Projected traffic279 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 10 Mile RD over Menbell Bayou built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Mile RD over Menbell 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 10 Mile RD over Menbell Bayou carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 10 Mile RD over Menbell Bayou?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Mile RD over Menbell Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.