Ruby Ranch Road over Onion Creek
GoodHays County, Texas · 5.6 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060AA0280001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 311 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 405
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruby Ranch Road over Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruby Ranch Road over Onion Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 608 by 2038. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruby Ranch Road over Onion Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruby Ranch Road over Onion Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ruby Ranch Road over Onion Creek carry?
About 405 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Ruby Ranch Road over Onion Creek?
The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ruby Ranch Road over Onion Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.