FM 78 over Dietz Creek
FairGuadalupe County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 1103 · Structure no. 150950002510223
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,265
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 78 over Dietz Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 78 over Dietz Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 28,265 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,224 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 78 over Dietz Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 78 over Dietz 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 78 over Dietz Creek carry?
About 28,265 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 78 over Dietz Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns FM 78 over Dietz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.