SH 78 over Smiths Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 1.65 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000902007
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,828
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 over Smiths Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 78 over Smiths Creek 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 20,828 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,740 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 78 over Smiths Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is SH 78 over Smiths 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 78 over Smiths Creek carry?
About 20,828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 over Smiths Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 over Smiths Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.