US Bridges

FM 389 over East Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, Texas · 3.52 MI NE of FM 2502 · Structure no. 172390031508062

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
364 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 389 over East Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 389 over East Mill Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,296 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2033. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 389
CrossesEast Mill Creek
Location3.52 MI NE of FM 2502
RouteState Highway 389
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12284, -96.48542
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,296 (2022)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 389 over East Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 389 over East Mill Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 389 over East Mill Creek carry?

About 2,296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 389 over East Mill Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 389 over East Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.