US Bridges

FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 1

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 1778 · Structure no. 180430101401009

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,779
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 1 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 8 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,558 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 547
CrossesSabine Creek Branch No 1
Location0.50 MI N of FM 1778
RouteState Highway 547
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08597, -96.3364
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,779 (2023)
Projected traffic5,558 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 1 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 1 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 1 carry?

About 2,779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 1?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 547 over Sabine Creek Branch No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.