US Bridges

FM 1461 over Franklin Branch

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 2.05 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180430139203002

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,342
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1461 over Franklin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1461 over Franklin Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 9,342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,410 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1461
CrossesFranklin Branch
Location2.05 MI N of US 380
RouteState Highway 1461
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24855, -96.68011
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,342 (2023)
Projected traffic8,410 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1461 over Franklin Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1461 over Franklin Branch 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 1461 over Franklin Branch carry?

About 9,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1461 over Franklin Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1461 over Franklin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.