US Bridges

SH 289 (prestonrd) over Mckamy Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.70 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009106051

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,178
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289 (prestonrd) over Mckamy Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 289 (prestonrd) over Mckamy Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 49,178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,610 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 289 (prestonrd)
CrossesMckamy Branch
Location2.70 MI N of IH 635
RouteState Highway 289
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96451, -96.80448
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,178 (2019)
Projected traffic57,610 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 (prestonrd) over Mckamy Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 289 (prestonrd) over Mckamy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 289 (prestonrd) over Mckamy Branch carry?

About 49,178 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 289 (prestonrd) over Mckamy Branch?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289 (prestonrd) over Mckamy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.