US Bridges

FM 541 over Marcelinas Creek

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 3.5 Mi. E. of US 181 · Structure no. 152470036609191

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,117
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 541 over Marcelinas Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 541 over Marcelinas Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,564 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 541
CrossesMarcelinas Creek
Location3.5 Mi. E. of US 181
RouteState Highway 541
StateTexas
Coordinates29.07217, -98.03539
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2023)
Projected traffic1,564 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 541 over Marcelinas Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 541 over Marcelinas 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 541 over Marcelinas Creek carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 541 over Marcelinas Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 541 over Marcelinas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.