US Bridges

Baker RD over Cowart Crk

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of FM 2351 · Structure no. 120850PP1865010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker RD over Cowart Crk is a concrete frame carrying Baker RD over Cowart Crk in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1999, 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBaker RD
CrossesCowart Crk
Location0.2 MI SE of FM 2351
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51328, -95.22261
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker RD over Cowart Crk built?

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

What condition is Baker RD over Cowart Crk 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 Cowart Crk carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Baker RD over Cowart Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Baker RD over Cowart Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.