SH 78 Bus F over Elm Creek Tributary
GoodCollin County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of FM 1778 · Structure no. 180430028107015
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 578
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 Bus F over Elm Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SH 78 Bus F over Elm Creek Tributary in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 101 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 78 Bus F over Elm Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SH 78 Bus F over Elm Creek Tributary 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 Bus F over Elm Creek Tributary carry?
About 578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 Bus F over Elm Creek Tributary?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 Bus F over Elm Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.