Beaumont ST over Ragsdale CR
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100370B00100001
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 213
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaumont ST over Ragsdale CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaumont ST over Ragsdale CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaumont ST over Ragsdale CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Beaumont ST over Ragsdale CR 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 2024.
How much traffic does Beaumont ST over Ragsdale CR carry?
About 213 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beaumont ST over Ragsdale CR?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Beaumont ST over Ragsdale CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.