FM 1489 over Brazos River

Fair Condition59 years old2,903 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFort Bend
Location2.50 Mi N Of SH 36
CarriesFM 1489
CrossesBrazos River
Coordinates29.63955, -95.97587

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length770.0 ft (234.7 m)
Max Span149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Deck Width35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Deck Area2534.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,903 (2019)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number120800141803005

Nearby Bridges

SH 36 over Drainage Ditch 2.4 mi Good SH 36 over Drainage Ditch 2.5 mi Good FM 1489 over Drainage Ditch 2.5 mi Fair Mullins RD over Bessies Creek 3.2 mi Good FM 1489 over Drainage Ditch 3.4 mi Good FM 1489 over Bessies Creek 3.5 mi Good Fort Bend DR over Valley Lodge Creek 3.5 mi Poor FM 1093 over Brazos River 3.5 mi Fair SH 36 over Duval Ditch 3.8 mi Good FM 1093 over Orchard Creek 4.4 mi Good