US Bridges

FM 544 over Indian Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of SH121 · Structure no. 180610061905283

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 544 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 544 over Indian Creek in Denton 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 544
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.9 MI E of SH121
RouteState Highway 544
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04464, -96.88939
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2015)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 544 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 544 over Indian Creek 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 544 over Indian Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 544 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns FM 544 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.