US Bridges

Baker RD Pct 3 over Martin Branch

Good

Parker County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of SH 171 · Structure no. 021840AA0432001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker RD Pct 3 over Martin Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker RD Pct 3 over Martin Branch in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBaker RD Pct 3
CrossesMartin Branch
Location2.5 MI S of SH 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60576, -97.72772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 RD Pct 3 over Martin Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Baker RD Pct 3 over Martin Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Baker RD Pct 3 over Martin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.