US Bridges

FM 544 EB over SH 121 Toll

Good

Denton County, Texas · 4.00 MI NE of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610354701037

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,544
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

FM 544 EB over SH 121 Toll is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 544 EB over SH 121 Toll in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,544 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,313 by 2033. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 544 EB
CrossesSH 121 Toll
Location4.00 MI NE of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0465, -96.92307
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,544 (2019)
Projected traffic17,313 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 544 EB over SH 121 Toll built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 544 EB over SH 121 Toll 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 544 EB over SH 121 Toll carry?

About 13,544 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 544 EB over SH 121 Toll?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 544 EB over SH 121 Toll?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.