CR 289 over Middle Bernard Creek
GoodWharton County, Texas · 0.21 MI N of US HWY 90A · Structure no. 132410AA0348001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 289 over Middle Bernard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 289 over Middle Bernard Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 289 over Middle Bernard Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 289 over Middle Bernard 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 289 over Middle Bernard Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 289 over Middle Bernard Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 289 over Middle Bernard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.