US Bridges

FM 1378 over Sloan Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.95 MI N of FM 2786 · Structure no. 180430139201006

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,244
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1378 over Sloan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1378 over Sloan Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,244 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,558 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1378
CrossesSloan Creek
Location0.95 MI N of FM 2786
RouteState Highway 1378
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14124, -96.60688
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,244 (2022)
Projected traffic9,558 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1378 over Sloan Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1378 over Sloan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1378 over Sloan Creek carry?

About 7,244 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1378 over Sloan Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1378 over Sloan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.