FM 289 over Little Joshua Creek
GoodKendall County, Texas · 10.4 MI SE of US 87 · Structure no. 151310007210164
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 865
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 289 over Little Joshua Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 289 over Little Joshua Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 865 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 289 over Little Joshua Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 289 over Little Joshua 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 289 over Little Joshua Creek carry?
About 865 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 289 over Little Joshua Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 289 over Little Joshua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.