US Bridges

FM 1547 over US 287/BNSF Railroad

Good

Hall County, Texas · 0.276 MI NW of SH 256 · Structure no. 250970004209232

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
760 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1547 over US 287/BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1547 over US 287/BNSF Railroad in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2034. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1547
CrossesUS 287/BNSF Railroad
Location0.276 MI NW of SH 256
RouteState Highway 1547
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.72727, -100.53754
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic700 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 1547 over US 287/BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1547 over US 287/BNSF Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1547 over US 287/BNSF Railroad carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is FM 1547 over US 287/BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1547 over US 287/BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.