SH 78 over Groves Creek
GoodCollin County, Texas · 3.10 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180430028002039
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,166
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 over Groves Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 over Groves 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 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 5,166 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,014 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 78 over Groves Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 78 over Groves 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 78 over Groves Creek carry?
About 5,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 over Groves Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 over Groves Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.