US Bridges

US 75 SB over FM 543

Good

Collin County, Texas · 2.5 MI NE of US 380 · Structure no. 180430004714651

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 SB over FM 543 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 SB over FM 543 in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 67,568 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,787 by 2040. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75 SB
CrossesFM 543
Location2.5 MI NE of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.25039, -96.61851
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,568 (2023)
Projected traffic78,787 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 SB over FM 543 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 SB over FM 543 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 SB over FM 543 carry?

About 67,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 75 SB over FM 543?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 SB over FM 543?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.