Bethel Road over Baker Branch
PoorPosted for loadEllis County, Texas · 1.2 MI NW of FM 876 · Structure no. 180710AA0238001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Road over Baker Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Road over Baker Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Road over Baker Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Bethel Road over Baker Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Bethel Road over Baker Branch carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Bethel Road over Baker Branch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Road over Baker Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.