US Bridges

Admiral Benbow RD over Lake Mcqueeney

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Terminal Lp · Structure no. 150950AA0593001

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Admiral Benbow RD over Lake Mcqueeney is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Admiral Benbow RD over Lake Mcqueeney in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 years old, older 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2030. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAdmiral Benbow RD
CrossesLake Mcqueeney
Location0.10 MI S of Terminal Lp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60871, -98.04352
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic955 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Admiral Benbow RD over Lake Mcqueeney built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Admiral Benbow RD over Lake Mcqueeney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Admiral Benbow RD over Lake Mcqueeney carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Admiral Benbow RD over Lake Mcqueeney?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Admiral Benbow RD over Lake Mcqueeney?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.