FM 55 over Little Onion Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 3.2 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 180710145101012
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,130
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 55 over Little Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 55 over Little Onion Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2037. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 55 over Little Onion Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 55 over Little 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 55 over Little Onion Creek carry?
About 1,130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FM 55 over Little Onion Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 55 over Little Onion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.