SH 78 over Desert Creek
GoodCollin County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of SH 160 · Structure no. 180430028002042
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,368
- 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 1986, so it is 39 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 3,368 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 1986, making it 39 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 78 over Desert Creek carry?
About 3,368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 over Desert Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 over Desert Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.