US Bridges

FM 2989 over IH 45

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 9.45 MI NW of FM 1696 · Structure no. 172360067506091

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2989 over IH 45 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FM 2989 over IH 45 in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 2989
CrossesIH 45
Location9.45 MI NW of FM 1696
RouteState Highway 2989
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87337, -95.76067
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2019)
Projected traffic831 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2989 over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2989 over IH 45 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2989 over IH 45 carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2989 over IH 45?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2989 over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.