ADMIRAL BENBOW RD
Carrying ADMIRAL BENBOW RD over LAKE MCQUEENEY
0.10 MI S OF TERMINAL LP, Guadalupe, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ADMIRAL BENBOW RD
The ADMIRAL BENBOW RD bridge in Guadalupe, Texas carries ADMIRAL BENBOW RD over LAKE MCQUEENEY. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 49.4 meters (162 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 790 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ADMIRAL BENBOW RD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 49.4 m (162 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 790 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 150950AA0593001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ADMIRAL BENBOW RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ADMIRAL BENBOW RD against other structures in Guadalupe and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ADMIRAL BENBOW RD?
ADMIRAL BENBOW RD in Guadalupe, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ADMIRAL BENBOW RD inspected?
ADMIRAL BENBOW RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 790 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ADMIRAL BENBOW RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ADMIRAL BENBOW RD?
ADMIRAL BENBOW RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ADMIRAL BENBOW RD?
ADMIRAL BENBOW RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ADMIRAL BENBOW RD and does age affect safety?
ADMIRAL BENBOW RD was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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