FM 1189 over Little Grindstone Creek
FairParker County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 021840146801001
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,658
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1189 over Little Grindstone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1189 over Little Grindstone Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 74 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 6 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 3,658 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1189 over Little Grindstone Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is FM 1189 over Little Grindstone Creek 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 Little Grindstone Creek carry?
About 3,658 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1189 over Little Grindstone Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1189 over Little Grindstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.