US Bridges

Baker RD WB over Goose Crk

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of Garth RD · Structure no. 121020AA3371002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,748
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker RD WB over Goose Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baker RD WB over Goose Crk in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,748 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,622 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaker RD WB
CrossesGoose Crk
Location1.40 MI W of Garth RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77096, -94.9998
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,748 (2022)
Projected traffic11,622 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker RD WB over Goose Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker RD WB over Goose Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Baker RD WB over Goose Crk carry?

About 7,748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baker RD WB over Goose Crk?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Baker RD WB over Goose Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.