US Bridges

Franklin Street over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 80-180 · Structure no. 021840B00295002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,240
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Street over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Street over Union Pacific Railroad in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Street
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.5 MI N of US 80-180
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76575, -97.80192
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2022)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Street over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Street over Union Pacific Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Street over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Street over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Street over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.