US Bridges

FM 1489 over IH 10

Good

Waller County, Texas · 4.3 MI E of Brazos Ri · Structure no. 122370027104722

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1489 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1489 over IH 10 in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 4,580 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,410 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1489
CrossesIH 10
Location4.3 MI E of Brazos Ri
RouteState Highway 1489
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77875, -95.96747
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,580 (2013)
Projected traffic6,410 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1489 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1489 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1489 over IH 10 carry?

About 4,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1489 over IH 10?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1489 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.