US Bridges

SH 204 over Ragsdale Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 3.80 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100370019807021

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,086
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 204 over Ragsdale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 204 over Ragsdale Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 2,086 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 204
CrossesRagsdale Creek
Location3.80 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 204
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9352, -95.18278
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,086 (2021)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 204 over Ragsdale Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 204 over Ragsdale Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 204 over Ragsdale Creek carry?

About 2,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SH 204 over Ragsdale Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 204 over Ragsdale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.