US Bridges

Gerault RD NB over Bakers Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 3040 · Structure no. 180610E00370002

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,270
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gerault RD NB over Bakers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gerault RD NB over Bakers Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 26 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 10,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,378 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGerault RD NB
CrossesBakers Branch
Location0.25 MI S of FM 3040
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00654, -97.04527
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 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 NB over Bakers Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Gerault RD NB 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 December 2024.

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

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

How long is Gerault RD NB over Bakers Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Gerault RD NB over Bakers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.