SH 78 over Pot Rack Creek
FairCollin County, Texas · 2.60 MI N of FM 2756 · Structure no. 180430028002034
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,114
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 over Pot Rack Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 over Pot Rack Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,114 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2033. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 78 over Pot Rack Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 78 over Pot Rack Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 78 over Pot Rack Creek carry?
About 5,114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 over Pot Rack Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 over Pot Rack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.