US Bridges

FM 678 over Indian Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 3164 · Structure no. 030490078201003

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 678 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 678 over Indian Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,692 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,338 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 678
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.4 MI W of FM 3164
RouteState Highway 678
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61159, -97.02661
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,692 (2022)
Projected traffic3,338 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 678 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 678 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 678 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 678 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 678 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.