Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 1.00 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710AA0354001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2031. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cartwright RD 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cartwright RD over Big Onion Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.