US Bridges

FM 78 over Town Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.15 MI E of FM 1103 · Structure no. 150950002511224

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
495 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
9,330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 78 over Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 78 over Town Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,062 by 2042. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 78
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.15 MI E of FM 1103
RouteState Highway 78
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56065, -98.22095
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,330 (2023)
Projected traffic13,062 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 78 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 78 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 9,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 78 over Town Creek?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 78 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.