FM 89 over Cedar Creek Relief

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Taylor County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of US 277 · Structure no. 082210069901019

Built: 1969; 56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition: Good; inspected July 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 51 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 436; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 89 over Cedar Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 89 over Cedar Creek Relief in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 89

CrossesCedar Creek Relief

Location1.25 MI E of US 277

RouteState Highway 89

CountyTaylor County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.24979, -99.96492

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJuly 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans6

Design loadHS 20

Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width49 ft (15 m)

Roadway width30 ft (9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2023)

Projected traffic450 by 2033

Trucks23%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesRelief for waterway

Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)

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—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 89 over Cedar Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 89 over Cedar Creek Relief 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 89 over Cedar Creek Relief carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 89 over Cedar Creek Relief?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 89 over Cedar Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.