US Bridges

FM 546 over Abandoned RR

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of S Mcdonald ST · Structure no. 180430101301003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
885 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,810
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 546 over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 546 over Abandoned RR in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 19,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 546
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.2 MI E of S Mcdonald ST
RouteState Highway 546
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17311, -96.61478
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length885 ft (269.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,810 (2010)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 546 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 546 over Abandoned RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 546 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 19,810 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 546 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns FM 546 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.