US Bridges

Franklin Ranch RD over Live Oak Creek

Good

McMullen County, Texas · 2.4 MI NW of SH 16 · Structure no. 151620AA0106001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
851
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Ranch RD over Live Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Ranch RD over Live Oak Creek in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 851 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Ranch RD
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location2.4 MI NW of SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcMullen County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.60089, -98.57438
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Franklin Ranch RD over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Ranch RD over Live Oak Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Ranch RD over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Franklin Ranch RD over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Ranch RD over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.