US Bridges

Ragsdale RD over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI SE JCT SR252&SR253 · Structure no. 940A1500001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,081
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragsdale RD over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ragsdale RD over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 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 3,081 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,766 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRagsdale RD
CrossesBranch
Location3.5 MI SE JCT SR252&SR253
RouteCity Street 5522
Coordinates35.9656, -86.72863
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,081 (2022)
Projected traffic3,766 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ragsdale RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ragsdale RD over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ragsdale RD over Branch carry?

About 3,081 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ragsdale RD over Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Ragsdale RD over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.