US Bridges

Fort Worth ST over Ragsdale CR

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Newbern ST · Structure no. 100370B00460001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,810
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Worth ST over Ragsdale CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Worth ST over Ragsdale CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Worth ST
CrossesRagsdale CR
Location0.15 MI E of Newbern ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96183, -95.25391
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,810 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 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 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 Fort Worth ST over Ragsdale CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth ST over Ragsdale CR carry?

About 2,810 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fort Worth ST over Ragsdale CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Worth ST over Ragsdale CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.