US Bridges

Ss 379 over Onion Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460001516437

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,562
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ss 379 over Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ss 379 over Onion Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 17,562 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,481 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSs 379
CrossesOnion Creek
Location0.3 MI N of US 79
RouteCity Street 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52139, -97.68466
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,562 (2023)
Projected traffic24,481 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ss 379 over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ss 379 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ss 379 over Onion Creek carry?

About 17,562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ss 379 over Onion Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Ss 379 over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.