US Bridges

FM 1542 over Trib of Walnut CR

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 3.15 MI NE of SH 199 · Structure no. 021840146701004

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,192
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1542 over Trib of Walnut CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1542 over Trib of Walnut CR in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,192 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,780 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1542
CrossesTrib of Walnut CR
Location3.15 MI NE of SH 199
RouteState Highway 1542
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94238, -97.57142
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,192 (2019)
Projected traffic4,780 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1542 over Trib of Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1542 over Trib of Walnut CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1542 over Trib of Walnut CR carry?

About 2,192 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 1542 over Trib of Walnut CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1542 over Trib of Walnut CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.