US Bridges

FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 2

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of FM 1778 · Structure no. 180430101401008

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,779
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 2 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 2 in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 76 years old, older 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 2,779 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,517 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 547
CrossesSabine Creek Branch No 2
Location0.70 MI N of FM 1778
RouteState Highway 547
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08849, -96.33635
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,779 (2023)
Projected traffic2,517 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 2 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 2 carry?

About 2,779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 2?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.