US Bridges

CR 389 over North Elm Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of Bell C/L · Structure no. 090740AA0389002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 389 over North Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 389 over North Elm Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2053. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 389
CrossesNorth Elm Creek
Location0.40 MI NE of Bell C/L
RouteCounty Highway 389
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09856, -97.1384
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic30 by 2053
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 389 over North Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 389 over North Elm 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 389 over North Elm Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 389 over North Elm Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 389 over North Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.