FM 78 over Santa Clara Creek #2
GoodGuadalupe County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 465 · Structure no. 150950002510226
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,889
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 78 over Santa Clara Creek #2 is a concrete slab carrying FM 78 over Santa Clara Creek #2 in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12,889 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,427 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 78 over Santa Clara Creek #2 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 78 over Santa Clara Creek #2 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 78 over Santa Clara Creek #2 carry?
About 12,889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 78 over Santa Clara Creek #2?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 78 over Santa Clara Creek #2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.