US Bridges

Ragsdale RD over Garcitas Creek

FairPosted for load

Victoria County, Texas · 0.85 MI SW of JCT FM 444 · Structure no. 132350AA0257001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragsdale RD over Garcitas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ragsdale RD over Garcitas Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRagsdale RD
CrossesGarcitas Creek
Location0.85 MI SW of JCT FM 444
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.85481, -96.76663
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ragsdale RD over Garcitas Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ragsdale RD over Garcitas Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ragsdale RD over Garcitas Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ragsdale RD over Garcitas Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ragsdale RD over Garcitas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.