FM 978 over Caney Creek Relief
FairMadison County, Texas · 2.2 MI NW of US 190 · Structure no. 171540055202018
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 908
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 978 over Caney Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 978 over Caney Creek Relief in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 908 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 978 over Caney Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 978 over Caney Creek Relief 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FM 978 over Caney Creek Relief carry?
About 908 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FM 978 over Caney Creek Relief?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 978 over Caney Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.