SH 78 WB over Muddy Creek
GoodCollin County, Texas · 1.00 MI SW of FM 544 · Structure no. 180430028102048
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,298
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 WB over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 WB over Muddy Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,265 by 2038. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 78 WB over Muddy 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 WB over Muddy Creek carry?
About 13,298 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 WB over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 WB over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.