US Bridges

FM 289 over IH 10

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 6.1 MI SE of Kerr CO LN · Structure no. 151310007205179

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 289 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 289 over IH 10 in Kendall 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesFM 289
CrossesIH 10
Location6.1 MI SE of Kerr CO LN
RouteState Highway 289
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93491, -98.86625
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2013)
Projected traffic990 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 289 over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is FM 289 over IH 10 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 289 over IH 10 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 289 over IH 10?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 289 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.