US Bridges

FM 1389 over US 175

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Dallas CO · Structure no. 181300019703174

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,008
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1389 over US 175 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1389 over US 175 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,008 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,067 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1389
CrossesUS 175
Location0.7 MI E of Dallas CO
RouteState Highway 1389
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64265, -96.509
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,008 (2023)
Projected traffic4,067 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1389 over US 175 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1389 over US 175 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1389 over US 175 carry?

About 3,008 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1389 over US 175?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1389 over US 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.