Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek Trib
FairPosted for loadEllis County, Texas · 1.7 MI NE of JCT FM 55 · Structure no. 180710AA0356002
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek Trib 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, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek Trib 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek Trib carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Nash Howard Road over Little Onion Creek Trib?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 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 Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.