SH 78 over Timber Creek
FairFannin County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 898 · Structure no. 010750027902003
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,929
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 over Timber Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 over Timber Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 91 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 1,929 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is SH 78 over Timber 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 78 over Timber Creek carry?
About 1,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 over Timber Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 over Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.