US Bridges

FM 1541 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041910148002003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,228
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1541 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1541 over BNSF Railroad in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 11,228 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,990 by 2033. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1541
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.8 MI N of Lp 335
RouteState Highway 1541
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.14605, -101.84909
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,228 (2020)
Projected traffic13,990 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1541 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1541 over BNSF Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1541 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 11,228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1541 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1541 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.