US Bridges

SH 78 over Draw

Good

Fannin County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of SH 56 · Structure no. 010750027903019

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 78 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 78 over Draw in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,304 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 78
CrossesDraw
Location2.4 MI S of SH 56
RouteState Highway 78
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54367, -96.1824
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2023)
Projected traffic5,304 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 78 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 78 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 78 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 78 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.