Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek Trib
GoodEllis County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 984 · Structure no. 180710AA0353001
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 412 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek Trib 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 Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek Trib carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek Trib?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.