US Bridges

S Garden Ridge SB over S Bakers Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Lakeside Pkwy · Structure no. 180610E00203003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,628
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Garden Ridge SB over S Bakers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Garden Ridge SB over S Bakers Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 4,628 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,942 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Garden Ridge SB
CrossesS Bakers Branch
Location0.5 MI N of Lakeside Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00095, -97.03673
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,628 (2019)
Projected traffic6,942 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 S Garden Ridge SB over S Bakers Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Garden Ridge SB over S Bakers Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S Garden Ridge SB over S Bakers Branch carry?

About 4,628 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Garden Ridge SB over S Bakers Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S Garden Ridge SB over S Bakers Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.