US Bridges

FM 544 (charles ST over Draw

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Hebron Pkwy · Structure no. 180610061905288

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,881
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 544 (charles ST over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 544 (charles ST over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,881 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,233 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 544 (charles ST
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI N of Hebron Pkwy
RouteState Highway 544
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02941, -96.85633
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,881 (2022)
Projected traffic8,233 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 (charles ST over Draw built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 544 (charles ST over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 544 (charles ST over Draw carry?

About 5,881 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 544 (charles ST over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FM 544 (charles ST over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.