US Bridges

S Garden Ridge NB over Bakers Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Flower Mound · Structure no. 180610E00370006

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,628
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Garden Ridge NB over Bakers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Garden Ridge NB over 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 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 4,628 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,300 by 2038. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Garden Ridge NB
CrossesBakers Branch
Location0.3 MI S of Flower Mound
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00464, -97.0364
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.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,628 (2022)
Projected traffic16,300 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 S Garden Ridge NB over Bakers Branch built?

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

What condition is S Garden Ridge 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 June 2024.

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

About 4,628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Garden Ridge NB over Bakers Branch?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S Garden Ridge NB over Bakers Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.