US Bridges

FM 890 over IH 44

Good

Wichita County, Texas · At JCT of FM 890 & IH 44 · Structure no. 032430015607203

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 890 over IH 44 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 890 over IH 44 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,260 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 890
CrossesIH 44
LocationAt JCT of FM 890 & IH 44
RouteState Highway 890
StateTexas
Coordinates33.95237, -98.5265
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,470 (2013)
Projected traffic6,260 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 890 over IH 44 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 890 over IH 44 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FM 890 over IH 44 carry?

About 4,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 890 over IH 44?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns FM 890 over IH 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.