US Bridges

FM 2989 over South Bedias Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 2.7 MI SE of IH 45 · Structure no. 172360256502002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2989 over South Bedias Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2989 over South Bedias Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2989
CrossesSouth Bedias Creek
Location2.7 MI SE of IH 45
RouteState Highway 2989
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87061, -95.71734
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
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2020)
Projected traffic831 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 2989 over South Bedias Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2989 over South Bedias 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2989 over South Bedias Creek carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2989 over South Bedias Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2989 over South Bedias Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.