US Bridges

S Lp 396 WB over SP 298 (franklin Ave)

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610005508077

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,301
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lp 396 WB over SP 298 (franklin Ave) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Lp 396 WB over SP 298 (franklin Ave) in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,301 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,810 by 2037. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Lp 396 WB
CrossesSP 298 (franklin Ave)
Location1.7 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 396
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52773, -97.16315
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,301 (2020)
Projected traffic13,810 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lp 396 WB over SP 298 (franklin Ave) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Lp 396 WB over SP 298 (franklin Ave) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S Lp 396 WB over SP 298 (franklin Ave) carry?

About 7,301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S Lp 396 WB over SP 298 (franklin Ave)?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S Lp 396 WB over SP 298 (franklin Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.