US Bridges

SH 78 over Draw

Good

Collin County, Texas · At Int US 380 & SH 78 · Structure no. 180430013504235

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,010
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 78 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 78 over Draw in Collin 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 22,010 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 78
CrossesDraw
LocationAt Int US 380 & SH 78
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15794, -96.37657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,010 (2023)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 78 over Draw built?

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

What condition is SH 78 over Draw 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 SH 78 over Draw carry?

About 22,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 78 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 78 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.