US Bridges

FM 209 over Ratliff Branch

Good

Young County, Texas · 9.0 MI NE of FM 578 · Structure no. 032520107602014

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 209 over Ratliff Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 209 over Ratliff Branch in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 209
CrossesRatliff Branch
Location9.0 MI NE of FM 578
RouteState Highway 209
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08043, -98.74361
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2020)
Projected traffic724 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 209 over Ratliff Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 209 over Ratliff 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 209 over Ratliff Branch carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 209 over Ratliff Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FM 209 over Ratliff Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.