US Bridges

M L King Blvd over Ragsdale CR

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.4 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 100370B00385001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M L King Blvd over Ragsdale CR is a concrete culvert carrying M L King Blvd over Ragsdale CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM L King Blvd
CrossesRagsdale CR
Location0.4 MI NE of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9742, -95.27222
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M L King Blvd over Ragsdale CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is M L King Blvd 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 M L King Blvd over Ragsdale CR carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M L King Blvd over Ragsdale CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns M L King Blvd over Ragsdale CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.