US Bridges

FM 548 over Pond Branch Creek

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.13 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 181990101402004

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,647
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 548 over Pond Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 548 over Pond Branch Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 11,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,319 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 548
CrossesPond Branch Creek
Location0.13 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 548
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96711, -96.332
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,647 (2023)
Projected traffic14,319 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 548 over Pond Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 548 over Pond Branch Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 548 over Pond Branch Creek carry?

About 11,647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 548 over Pond Branch Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 548 over Pond Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.