SH 78 over Elm Creek Relief
GoodCollin County, Texas · 4.60 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 180430028101035
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,406
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 over Elm Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 over Elm Creek Relief in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,330 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 78 over Elm Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 78 over Elm Creek Relief 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 78 over Elm Creek Relief carry?
About 8,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 over Elm Creek Relief?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 over Elm Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.