FM 2978 over Dry Creek
FairMontgomery County, Texas · 3.90 MI S of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700305002003
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 284 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2978 over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2978 over Dry Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 48 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 33,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,494 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 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 2978 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is FM 2978 over Dry 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 2978 over Dry Creek carry?
About 33,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 2978 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2978 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.