US Bridges

FM 378 over White River

Good

Floyd County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 784 · Structure no. 050780112801002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 378 over White River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 378 over White River in Floyd County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 378
CrossesWhite River
Location1.5 MI S of FM 784
RouteState Highway 378
StateTexas
Coordinates33.97129, -101.47946
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2017)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 FM 378 over White River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 378 over White 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 378 over White River carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 378 over White River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 378 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.