FM 1589 over Elm Creek
GoodMaverick County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of US 277 · Structure no. 221590029907048
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,006
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1589 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1589 over Elm Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,006 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1589 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1589 over Elm 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1589 over Elm Creek carry?
About 3,006 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 1589 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1589 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.