US Bridges

Gerault RD SB over Bakers Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 3040 · Structure no. 180610E00370001

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,270
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gerault RD SB over Bakers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gerault RD SB over Bakers Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 29 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 10,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,378 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGerault RD SB
CrossesBakers Branch
Location0.25 MI S of FM 3040
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00661, -97.04526
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,270 (2023)
Projected traffic14,378 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gerault RD SB over Bakers Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Gerault RD SB over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gerault RD SB over Bakers Branch carry?

About 10,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gerault RD SB over Bakers Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Gerault RD SB over Bakers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.