US Bridges

FM 258 over Franklin Canal Feeder

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 5.1 MI E of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720000214082

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,679
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 258 over Franklin Canal Feeder is a concrete slab carrying FM 258 over Franklin Canal Feeder in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 12,679 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,020 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 258
CrossesFranklin Canal Feeder
Location5.1 MI E of SH 20
RouteState Highway 258
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62573, -106.28989
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,679 (2022)
Projected traffic22,020 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 258 over Franklin Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 258 over Franklin Canal Feeder 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 FM 258 over Franklin Canal Feeder carry?

About 12,679 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 258 over Franklin Canal Feeder?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 258 over Franklin Canal Feeder?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.