US Bridges

Baker Cutoff Pct 3 over Martin Branch

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.7 Mi. East of FM 51 · Structure no. 021840AA0431001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Cutoff Pct 3 over Martin Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Cutoff Pct 3 over Martin Branch in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBaker Cutoff Pct 3
CrossesMartin Branch
Location0.7 Mi. East of FM 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57076, -97.74555
Functional classRural 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2010)
Projected traffic230 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Cutoff Pct 3 over Martin Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Cutoff Pct 3 over Martin Branch 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 Cutoff Pct 3 over Martin Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Baker Cutoff Pct 3 over Martin Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Cutoff Pct 3 over Martin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.