FM 55 over Big Onion Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 2.9 Miles NW of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710145101014
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 55 over Big Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 55 over Big Onion Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 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 | 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 Big Onion Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 55 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM 55 over Big Onion Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 55 over Big Onion Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 55 over Big Onion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.