US Bridges

Baker ST over Haw Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 251 · Structure no. 190340B00070001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker ST over Haw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baker ST over Haw Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 468 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBaker ST
CrossesHaw Creek
Location0.1 MI E of FM 251
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11572, -94.16213
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2013)
Projected traffic468 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker ST over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker ST over Haw Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Baker ST over Haw Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Baker ST over Haw Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Baker ST over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.