US Bridges

Newbern ST over Ragsdale CR

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100370B00850001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
592
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newbern ST over Ragsdale CR is a concrete slab carrying Newbern ST over Ragsdale CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 592 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewbern ST
CrossesRagsdale CR
Location0.25 MI S of US 79
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96199, -95.25691
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2018)
Projected traffic700 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 Newbern ST over Ragsdale CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newbern ST over Ragsdale CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Newbern ST over Ragsdale CR carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newbern ST over Ragsdale CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Newbern ST over Ragsdale CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.