US Bridges

Canada ST over Ragsdale CR

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 100370B00195001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada ST over Ragsdale CR is a concrete culvert carrying Canada ST over Ragsdale CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCanada ST
CrossesRagsdale CR
Location1.0 MI E of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95649, -95.24851
Functional classUrban Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Canada ST over Ragsdale CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canada 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 Canada ST over Ragsdale CR carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canada ST over Ragsdale CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Canada ST over Ragsdale CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.