FM 1689 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodComanche County, Texas · 1.35 MI SE of FM 589 · Structure no. 230470103304010
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1689 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1689 over Sweetwater Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1689 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1689 over Sweetwater 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1689 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 1689 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1689 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.