FM 876 over Big Onion Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of FM1492 · Structure no. 180710105102414
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 563
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 876 over Big Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 876 over Big Onion Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 876 over Big Onion Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 876 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 876 over Big Onion Creek carry?
About 563 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 876 over Big Onion Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FM 876 over Big Onion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.