US Bridges

FM 542 over Haley Creek

Good

Leon County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of FM 3178 · Structure no. 171450042603153

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 542 over Haley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 542 over Haley 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2027. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 542
CrossesHaley Creek
Location1.8 MI S of FM 3178
RouteState Highway 542
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37499, -95.76347
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2027
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Haley Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 542 over Haley 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 Haley Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 542 over Haley Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 542 over Haley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.