Bethel Road over Baker Branch

Poor Condition76 years old117 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
Location1.2 Mi NW Of FM 876
CarriesBethel Road
CrossesBaker Branch
Coordinates32.29311, -96.91331

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length46.9 ft (14.3 m)
Max Span17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Deck Width15.7 ft (4.8 m)
Deck Area68.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 1993)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic117 (2019)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number180710AA0238001

Nearby Bridges

Bethel Road over Baker Branch Tributary 0.2 mi Fair Higgins RD over Baker Branch Tributary 0.3 mi Fair Higgins Road over Baker Branch 0.3 mi Fair Bakers Branch RD over Baker Branch 1.1 mi Fair Higgins Road over Chambers Creek Tributary 1.3 mi Fair Greathouse Circle over Chambers Creek Trib 1.4 mi Fair FM 876 over Draw 1.8 mi Fair Greathouse Road over Greathouse Branch 2.1 mi Fair FM 876 over Big Onion Creek 2.3 mi Good Greathouse RD over Draw 2.4 mi Fair