SH 34 over Onion Creek Relief
FairEllis County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of FM 877 · Structure no. 180710056801028
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 214 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,898
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 34 over Onion Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Onion Creek Relief in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 2,898 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 34 over Onion Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 34 over Onion Creek Relief 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SH 34 over Onion Creek Relief carry?
About 2,898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 34 over Onion Creek Relief?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 34 over Onion Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.