US Bridges

CO RD 389 over Chitland Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of FM 1300 · Structure no. 132410AA0389002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 389 over Chitland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 389 over Chitland Creek in Wharton 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 389
CrossesChitland Creek
Location1.25 MI N of FM 1300
RouteCounty Highway 389
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.24732, -96.41284
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 389 over Chitland Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 389 over Chitland 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 389 over Chitland Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 389 over Chitland Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 389 over Chitland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.