US Bridges

FM 984 over Onion Creek Relief #1

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 4.0 MI SW of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710121101012

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 984 over Onion Creek Relief #1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 984 over Onion Creek Relief #1 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 984
CrossesOnion Creek Relief #1
Location4.0 MI SW of SH 34
RouteState Highway 984
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22363, -96.70037
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 984 over Onion Creek Relief #1 built?

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

What condition is FM 984 over Onion Creek Relief #1 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 984 over Onion Creek Relief #1 carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 984 over Onion Creek Relief #1?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 984 over Onion Creek Relief #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.