US Bridges

SH 78 over Rupards Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000902006

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,446
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 78 over Rupards Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 78 over Rupards Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 102 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 22,446 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,460 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 78
CrossesRupards Branch
Location1.25 MI N of IH 635
RouteState Highway 78
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88454, -96.65614
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,446 (2022)
Projected traffic29,460 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 78 over Rupards Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 78 over Rupards Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 78 over Rupards Branch carry?

About 22,446 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 78 over Rupards Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SH 78 over Rupards Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.