US Bridges

Franklin Street SB over Town Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · .6 MI N of US 80-180 · Structure no. 021840B00295003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Street SB over Town Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Street SB over Town Creek 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Street SB
CrossesTown Creek
Location.6 MI N of US 80-180
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76713, -97.80131
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2022)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Street SB over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Franklin Street SB over Town 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Street SB over Town Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Street SB over Town Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Street SB over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.