FM 543 over Taylor Branch
GoodCollin County, Texas · 4.80 MI NW of US 75 · Structure no. 180430101201209
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,875
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 543 over Taylor Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 543 over Taylor Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,875 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,425 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 543 over Taylor Branch built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 543 over Taylor Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 543 over Taylor Branch carry?
About 3,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 543 over Taylor Branch?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 543 over Taylor Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.