US Bridges

Onward Road over Hollis Branch

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of Mockingbird L · Structure no. 180710D00360002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Onward Road over Hollis Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Onward Road over Hollis Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOnward Road
CrossesHollis Branch
Location1.5 MI N of Mockingbird L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51806, -96.95965
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Onward Road over Hollis Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Onward Road over Hollis Branch 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 Hollis Branch carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Onward Road over Hollis Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Onward Road over Hollis Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.