US Bridges

West RD over Little Onion Creek Trib

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.30 MI NE of FM 55 · Structure no. 180710AA0429001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West RD over Little Onion Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete other carrying West RD over Little 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 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWest RD
CrossesLittle Onion Creek Trib
Location1.30 MI NE of FM 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3028, -96.81209
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2019)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West RD over Little Onion Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is West RD over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does West RD over Little Onion Creek Trib carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West RD over Little Onion Creek Trib?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West RD over Little Onion Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.