Camino Real over Menbell Bayou
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of Stewart RD · Structure no. 120850B00304216
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 198
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camino Real over Menbell Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Camino Real over Menbell Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camino Real over Menbell Bayou built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Camino Real 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 Camino Real over Menbell Bayou carry?
About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Camino Real over Menbell Bayou?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Camino Real over Menbell Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.