FM 978 over Mustang Creek
GoodMadison County, Texas · 1.0 MI NW of SH 21 · Structure no. 171540055202021
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 560 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,359
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 978 over Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 978 over Mustang Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 978 over Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 978 over Mustang Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 978 over Mustang Creek carry?
About 1,359 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 978 over Mustang Creek?
The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 978 over Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.