US Bridges

SH 78 over Red River

Good

Fannin County, Texas · 10.5 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 010750027902192

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,298 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,813
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

SH 78 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 over Red River in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,813 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 2,298 ft (700.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesSH 78
CrossesRed River
Location10.5 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 78
StateTexas
Coordinates33.75321, -96.19635
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,298 ft (700.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,813 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 78 over Red River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 78 over Red River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 78 over Red River carry?

About 1,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is SH 78 over Red River?

The structure is 2,298 ft (700.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 78 over Red River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.