Johnston Road over Big Onion Creek
FairPosted for loadEllis County, Texas · 0.55 MI SW of IH 35 · Structure no. 180710AA0322002
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 293
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnston Road over Big Onion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnston Road over Big Onion Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 293 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnston Road over Big Onion Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnston Road over Big Onion Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Johnston Road over Big Onion Creek carry?
About 293 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Johnston Road over Big Onion Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Johnston Road over Big Onion Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.