US Bridges

SH 78 over Indian Crk Rel (hickory)

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of FM 2756 · Structure no. 180430028002037

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 78 over Indian Crk Rel (hickory) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 over Indian Crk Rel (hickory) 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 6,008 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 78
CrossesIndian Crk Rel (hickory)
Location0.75 MI N of FM 2756
RouteState Highway 78
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2236, -96.37345
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,008 (2022)
Projected traffic4,520 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Indian Crk Rel (hickory) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 78 over Indian Crk Rel (hickory) 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 Indian Crk Rel (hickory) carry?

About 6,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 78 over Indian Crk Rel (hickory)?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 78 over Indian Crk Rel (hickory)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.