US Bridges

S Franklin ST over Elmwood Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Illinois Ave · Structure no. 180570LG2891001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Franklin ST over Elmwood Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying S Franklin ST over Elmwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Franklin ST
CrossesElmwood Branch
Location0.20 MI N of Illinois Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72304, -96.85911
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic550 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Franklin ST over Elmwood Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Franklin ST over Elmwood Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S Franklin ST over Elmwood Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S Franklin ST over Elmwood Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns S Franklin ST over Elmwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.