SH 78 over Desert Creek
GoodCollin County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of FM 981 · Structure no. 180430028002041
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,923
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 over Desert Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 over Desert Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,923 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 78 over Desert Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 78 over Desert 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 78 over Desert Creek carry?
About 5,923 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 over Desert Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 over Desert Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.