US Bridges

Franklin Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Vaughn RD · Structure no. 090140AA5045001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Road
CrossesBig Elm Creek Tributary
Location0.45 MI E of Vaughn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2301, -97.3295
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Franklin Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Franklin Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.