FM 1547 over Buck Creek
PoorCollingsworth County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of FM 1056 · Structure no. 250440084404013
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 480 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,030
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1547 over Buck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1547 over Buck Creek in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1547 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1547 over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1547 over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is FM 1547 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1547 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.