FM 1689 over Walnut Creek
GoodComanche County, Texas · 5.15 MI NW of FM 1477 · Structure no. 230470103304015
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 463
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1689 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 1689 over Walnut Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1689 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1689 over Walnut 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 Walnut Creek carry?
About 463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 1689 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1689 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.