FM 878 over Boyce Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 5.0 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 180710059604053
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,459
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 878 over Boyce Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 878 over Boyce Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,459 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2031. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 878 over Boyce Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 878 over Boyce 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 878 over Boyce Creek carry?
About 2,459 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 878 over Boyce Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 878 over Boyce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.