US Bridges

N Lp 289 EB over FM 1264

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · N Lp 289 @ FM 1264 · Structure no. 051520078302036

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,263
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lp 289 EB over FM 1264 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Lp 289 EB over FM 1264 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 8,263 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,610 by 2033. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesN Lp 289 EB
CrossesFM 1264
LocationN Lp 289 @ FM 1264
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.62126, -101.87045
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,263 (2019)
Projected traffic15,610 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N Lp 289 EB over FM 1264 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lp 289 EB over FM 1264 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Lp 289 EB over FM 1264 carry?

About 8,263 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N Lp 289 EB over FM 1264?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N Lp 289 EB over FM 1264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.