US Bridges

Holder Road over Onion Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.65 MI SW of JCT FM 55 · Structure no. 180710AA0330004

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holder Road over Onion Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holder Road over Onion Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHolder Road
CrossesOnion Creek
Location0.65 MI SW of JCT FM 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26204, -96.82434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Holder Road over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holder Road over 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Holder Road over Onion Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Holder Road over Onion Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Holder Road over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.