FM 542 over Northwest Fork
GoodLeon County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 171450042603011
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 455
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 542 over Northwest Fork is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 542 over Northwest Fork 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 542 over Northwest Fork built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 542 over Northwest Fork 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 Northwest Fork carry?
About 455 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 542 over Northwest Fork?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 542 over Northwest Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.