US Bridges

SH 78 over Moore LN

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.25 MI NE of SH 205 · Structure no. 180430028102057

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,934
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 78 over Moore LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 over Moore LN in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 16,934 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,520 by 2037. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 78
CrossesMoore LN
Location1.25 MI NE of SH 205
RouteState Highway 78
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02734, -96.43653
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,934 (2020)
Projected traffic18,520 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 78 over Moore LN built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 78 over Moore LN 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 Moore LN carry?

About 16,934 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 78 over Moore LN?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns SH 78 over Moore LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.