US Bridges

FM 2478 over Rutherford Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180430235101002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2478 over Rutherford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2478 over Rutherford Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 16,298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2478
CrossesRutherford Branch
Location0.80 MI N of US 380
RouteState Highway 2478
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23175, -96.73269
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,298 (2023)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2478 over Rutherford Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2478 over Rutherford Branch 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 FM 2478 over Rutherford Branch carry?

About 16,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2478 over Rutherford Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2478 over Rutherford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.