US Bridges

FM 2289 over Brushy Creek

Good

Madison County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 978 · Structure no. 171540213201001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2289 over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2289 over Brushy Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2289
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.10 MI N of FM 978
RouteState Highway 2289
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98628, -95.99168
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2020)
Projected traffic752 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2289 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2289 over Brushy 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2289 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2289 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2289 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.