Sandswitch RD over Big Onion Creek
FairEllis County, Texas · 2.9 MI SE of FM 985 · Structure no. 180710AA0366002
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandswitch RD over Big Onion Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandswitch RD over Big Onion Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sandswitch RD over Big Onion Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandswitch RD over Big 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sandswitch RD over Big Onion Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sandswitch RD over Big Onion Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Sandswitch RD over Big Onion Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.