US Bridges

Spinks RD WB over Bakers Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Garden Ridge · Structure no. 180610E00203005

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,264
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spinks RD WB over Bakers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spinks RD WB over Bakers Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,264 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpinks RD WB
CrossesBakers Branch
Location0.05 MI E of Garden Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9995, -97.0347
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,264 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Spinks RD WB over Bakers Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spinks RD WB over Bakers Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spinks RD WB over Bakers Branch carry?

About 1,264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spinks RD WB over Bakers Branch?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Spinks RD WB over Bakers Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.