FM 544 over Drainage Ditch
GoodDenton County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610061905284
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 544 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 544 over Drainage Ditch 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 544 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 544 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 544 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns FM 544 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.