FM 389 over Sandy Creek
FairWashington County, Texas · 3.85 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 172390031508016
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,560
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 389 over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 389 over Sandy Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 389 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is FM 389 over Sandy 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM 389 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,560 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 389 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 389 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.