US Bridges

FM 1289 over Monkey Slough

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 4.1 MI SE of SH 238 · Structure no. 130290143801004

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,626
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1289 over Monkey Slough is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1289 over Monkey Slough in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 1289
CrossesMonkey Slough
Location4.1 MI SE of SH 238
RouteState Highway 1438
StateTexas
Coordinates28.50609, -96.59614
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2023)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1289 over Monkey Slough built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1289 over Monkey Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1289 over Monkey Slough carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1289 over Monkey Slough?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1289 over Monkey Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.