US Bridges

FM 1189 over IH 20

Fair

Parker County, Texas · FM 1189 at IH 20 · Structure no. 021840031401074

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1189 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1189 over IH 20 in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,673 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1189
CrossesIH 20
LocationFM 1189 at IH 20
RouteState Highway 1189
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70116, -97.96026
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,673 (2024)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1189 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1189 over IH 20 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1189 over IH 20 carry?

About 3,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1189 over IH 20?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1189 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.