US Bridges

RM 1989 over IH 10

Good

Sutton County, Texas · 7.44 MI W of Lp 467 · Structure no. 072180014103075

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1989 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 1989 over IH 10 in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2038. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesRM 1989
CrossesIH 10
Location7.44 MI W of Lp 467
RouteState Highway 1989
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62114, -100.77273
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.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2022)
Projected traffic204 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 1989 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1989 over IH 10 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 2024.

How much traffic does RM 1989 over IH 10 carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RM 1989 over IH 10?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1989 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.