US Bridges

IH 35E Wfr over Big Onion Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 6.1 MI S of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710004808086

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Wfr over Big Onion Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 35E Wfr over Big Onion Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,406 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Wfr
CrossesBig Onion Creek
Location6.1 MI S of FM 66
RouteState Highway 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28822, -96.86752
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2022)
Projected traffic1,406 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E Wfr over Big Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E Wfr over Big Onion Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E Wfr over Big Onion Creek carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Wfr over Big Onion Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Wfr over Big Onion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.