US Bridges

Ragland Road over Loyd Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .2 Mi. NE of SH-360 · Structure no. 022200S72000002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragland Road over Loyd Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ragland Road over Loyd Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRagland Road
CrossesLoyd Branch
Location.2 Mi. NE of SH-360
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61193, -97.07242
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2016)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ragland Road over Loyd Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ragland Road over Loyd Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ragland Road over Loyd Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ragland Road over Loyd Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ragland Road over Loyd Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.