US Bridges

FM 989 over Cheatham Branch

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.27 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190123101001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,191
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 989 over Cheatham Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 989 over Cheatham Branch in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 70 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 12,191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,290 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 989
CrossesCheatham Branch
Location0.27 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 989
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4504, -94.13061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,191 (2023)
Projected traffic15,290 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 989 over Cheatham Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FM 989 over Cheatham 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 989 over Cheatham Branch carry?

About 12,191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 989 over Cheatham Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 989 over Cheatham Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.