US Bridges

FM 1505 (clark Rd) over Franklin Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of SH 20 · Structure no. 240720000216083

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,694
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1505 (clark Rd) over Franklin Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1505 (clark Rd) over Franklin Canal in El Paso 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 2,694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1505 (clark Rd)
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.2 MI N of SH 20
RouteState Highway 1505
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76891, -106.41428
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,694 (2020)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1505 (clark Rd) over Franklin Canal built?

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

What condition is FM 1505 (clark Rd) over Franklin Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1505 (clark Rd) over Franklin Canal carry?

About 2,694 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1505 (clark Rd) over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1505 (clark Rd) over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.