US Bridges

FM 389 over Wood Branch

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of US 290 · Structure no. 172390031508017

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,627
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 389 over Wood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 389 over Wood Branch 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 5 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 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 389
CrossesWood Branch
Location2.5 MI W of US 290
RouteState Highway 389
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1432, -96.45249
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,627 (2020)
Projected traffic3,580 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 389 over Wood Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FM 389 over Wood Branch 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 Wood Branch carry?

About 2,627 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 389 over Wood Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 389 over Wood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.