SH 78 EB over Maxwell Creek
GoodCollin County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of FM 544 · Structure no. 180430028102046
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,917
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 EB over Maxwell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 EB over Maxwell Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,917 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,617 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 EB over Maxwell Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 78 EB over Maxwell 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 78 EB over Maxwell Creek carry?
About 14,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 EB over Maxwell Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 EB over Maxwell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.