US Bridges

FM 150 over Onion Creek

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 3.1 MI S of RM 12 · Structure no. 141060119701004

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 150 over Onion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 150 over Onion Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 5,174 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 150
CrossesOnion Creek
Location3.1 MI S of RM 12
RouteState Highway 150
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14361, -98.04893
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,174 (2023)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 150 over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 150 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 150 over Onion Creek carry?

About 5,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 150 over Onion Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 150 over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.