US Bridges

FM 289 over Big Joshua Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 5.5 MI SE of US 87 · Structure no. 151310007210014

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
865
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 289 over Big Joshua Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 289 over Big Joshua Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 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 865 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 289
CrossesBig Joshua Creek
Location5.5 MI SE of US 87
RouteState Highway 289
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90659, -98.82776
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic865 (2020)
Projected traffic990 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 289 over Big Joshua Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FM 289 over Big Joshua Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 289 over Big Joshua Creek carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 289 over Big Joshua Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 289 over Big Joshua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.