FM 985 over Onion Creek Slough

Good Condition54 years old293 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
Location3.4 Mi S Of SH 34
CarriesFM 985
CrossesOnion Creek Slough
Coordinates32.23040, -96.65401

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length319.9 ft (97.5 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Deck Area838.5 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic293 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number180710121201004

Nearby Bridges

FM 985 over Onion Creek Relief 0.1 mi Good FM 985 over Onion Creek 0.2 mi Good Bardwell Dam RD over Waxahachie Creek 1.2 mi Fair Ramons RD over Clear Creek 1.7 mi Fair FM 985 over Clear Creek 1.8 mi Fair Sandswitch RD over Big Onion Creek 2.0 mi Fair FM 984 over N Onion Creek Draw 2.4 mi Good FM 984 over Elm Branch 2.7 mi Good FM 984 over Onion Creek 2.7 mi Good FM 984 over Onion Creek Relief #1 2.8 mi Good