US Bridges

FM 542 over Toms Creek No 1

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Leon County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 171450042603010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 542 over Toms Creek No 1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 542 over Toms Creek No 1 in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 542
CrossesToms Creek No 1
Location0.75 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 542
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57605, -95.84137
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2020)
Projected traffic790 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 542 over Toms Creek No 1 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 542 over Toms Creek No 1 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 542 over Toms Creek No 1 carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 542 over Toms Creek No 1?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 542 over Toms Creek No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.