US Bridges

FM 2878 over Waggoner Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.95 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190287801001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,628
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2878 over Waggoner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2878 over Waggoner Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2878
CrossesWaggoner Creek
Location0.95 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 2878
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46438, -94.11692
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2023)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 2878 over Waggoner Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2878 over Waggoner 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2878 over Waggoner Creek carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2878 over Waggoner Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2878 over Waggoner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.