US Bridges

Okeefe RD over Ragsdale CR Br

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of SH 204 · Structure no. 100370B00460002

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,093
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okeefe RD over Ragsdale CR Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Okeefe RD over Ragsdale CR Br in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 86 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 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOkeefe RD
CrossesRagsdale CR Br
Location0.75 MI W of SH 204
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9625, -95.23778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2038
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 Okeefe RD over Ragsdale CR Br built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Okeefe RD over Ragsdale CR Br 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 Okeefe RD over Ragsdale CR Br carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Okeefe RD over Ragsdale CR Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Okeefe RD over Ragsdale CR Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.