FM 542 over Upper Keechi Creek
GoodLeon County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 3178 · Structure no. 171450042603016
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 264
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 542 over Upper Keechi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 542 over Upper Keechi Creek in Leon 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Upper Keechi Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 542 over Upper Keechi Creek 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 Upper Keechi Creek carry?
About 264 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 542 over Upper Keechi Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 542 over Upper Keechi Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.