Baker RD over Willow Bayou
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120850AA0701065
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker RD over Willow Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baker RD over Willow Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker RD over Willow Bayou built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker RD over Willow Bayou 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 2023.
How much traffic does Baker RD over Willow Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Baker RD over Willow Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Baker RD over Willow Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.