FM 489 over Keechi Creek
GoodFreestone County, Texas · 4.8 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 170820214401002
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 489 over Keechi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 489 over Keechi Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 489 over Keechi Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 489 over Keechi 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 489 over Keechi Creek carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 489 over Keechi Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 489 over Keechi Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.