US Bridges

Wesley Avenue over Ragsdale CR

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100370B01250001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
632
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Avenue over Ragsdale CR is a prestressed concrete other carrying Wesley Avenue over Ragsdale CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 632 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWesley Avenue
CrossesRagsdale CR
Location0.05 MI S of US 79
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9651, -95.26394
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2018)
Projected traffic800 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 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 Wesley Avenue over Ragsdale CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Avenue 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 Wesley Avenue over Ragsdale CR carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Avenue over Ragsdale CR?

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

Who owns Wesley Avenue over Ragsdale CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.