US Bridges

Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of JCT FM 55 · Structure no. 180710AA0356001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNash Howard Road
CrossesLittle Onion Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of JCT FM 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27381, -96.79637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nash Howard Road over Little 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 2022.

How much traffic does Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.