US Bridges

Baker RD WB over E Fork Goose Crk

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Garth RD · Structure no. 121020AA3371003

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,582
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker RD WB over E Fork Goose Crk is a concrete slab carrying Baker RD WB over E Fork Goose Crk in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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 6 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 7,582 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,615 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaker RD WB
CrossesE Fork Goose Crk
Location0.35 MI E of Garth RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76972, -94.97187
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,582 (2022)
Projected traffic10,615 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker RD WB over E Fork Goose Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Baker RD WB over E Fork 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 October 2024.

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

About 7,582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baker RD WB over E Fork Goose Crk?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Baker RD WB over E Fork Goose Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.