US Bridges

FM 984 over N Onion Creek Draw

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710121101011

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 984 over N Onion Creek Draw is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 984 over N Onion Creek Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 984
CrossesN Onion Creek Draw
Location1.7 MI S of SH 34
RouteState Highway 984
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24592, -96.68988
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2009)
Projected traffic650 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 984 over N Onion Creek Draw built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 984 over N Onion Creek Draw 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 984 over N Onion Creek Draw carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is FM 984 over N Onion Creek Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 984 over N Onion Creek Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.