FM 1189 over Counts Creek
GoodErath County, Texas · 1.85 MI NE of US 281 · Structure no. 020730133201008
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 864
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1189 over Counts Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1189 over Counts Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 1189 over Counts Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1189 over Counts 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1189 over Counts Creek carry?
About 864 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 1189 over Counts Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1189 over Counts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.