US Bridges

SH 289 Bus over Jones Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of SH 289 · Structure no. 180430009109065

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
747
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289 Bus over Jones Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 289 Bus over Jones Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 747 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 289 Bus
CrossesJones Branch
Location0.80 MI W of SH 289
RouteState Highway 289
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37007, -96.78044
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2017)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 289 Bus over Jones Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 289 Bus over Jones Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 289 Bus over Jones Branch carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 289 Bus over Jones Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289 Bus over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.