US Bridges

FM 544 WB over Muddy Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.3 MI East of FM 1378 · Structure no. 180430061903036

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,433
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 544 WB over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 544 WB over Muddy Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,433 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,457 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 544 WB
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.3 MI East of FM 1378
RouteState Highway 544
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01004, -96.56749
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,433 (2023)
Projected traffic20,457 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 544 WB over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 544 WB over Muddy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 544 WB over Muddy Creek carry?

About 13,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 544 WB over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 544 WB over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.