US Bridges

FM 1189 over Brazos River

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 7.3 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 021840146801008

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
920 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1189 over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1189 over Brazos River in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2036. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFM 1189
CrossesBrazos River
Location7.3 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 1189
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61586, -97.92544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length920 ft (280.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2024)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1189 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1189 over Brazos River 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 Brazos River carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1189 over Brazos River?

The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1189 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.