US Bridges

FM 548 over Parker Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 2.82 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 181990101402394

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,239
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 548 over Parker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 548 over Parker Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8,239 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,535 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 548
CrossesParker Creek
Location2.82 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 548
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93032, -96.3397
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,239 (2022)
Projected traffic11,535 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 548 over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 548 over Parker 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 548 over Parker Creek carry?

About 8,239 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 548 over Parker Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 548 over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.