FM 55 over Trib of Little Onion Crk
GoodEllis County, Texas · 4.0 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 180710145101013
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,130
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 55 over Trib of Little Onion Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 55 over Trib of Little Onion Crk 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Trib of Little Onion Crk built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 55 over Trib of Little Onion Crk 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM 55 over Trib of Little Onion Crk carry?
About 1,130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 55 over Trib of Little Onion Crk?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 55 over Trib of Little Onion Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.