Onward Road over North Prong Creek
FairPosted for loadEllis County, Texas · 1.85 MI N/Mockingbird LN · Structure no. 180710D00360001
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Onward Road over North Prong Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Onward Road over North Prong Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Onward Road over North Prong Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Onward Road over North Prong 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 Onward Road over North Prong Creek carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Onward Road over North Prong Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Onward Road over North Prong Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.