US Bridges

FM 768 over Ragsdale Creek Branch

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 1.65 MI SE of Lp 456 · Structure no. 100370112401008

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
491
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 768 over Ragsdale Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 768 over Ragsdale Creek Branch in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 768
CrossesRagsdale Creek Branch
Location1.65 MI SE of Lp 456
RouteState Highway 768
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93018, -95.21431
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2020)
Projected traffic690 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 768 over Ragsdale Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 768 over Ragsdale Creek Branch 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 FM 768 over Ragsdale Creek Branch carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 768 over Ragsdale Creek Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 768 over Ragsdale Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.