FM 2978 over Spring Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Texas · 6.80 MI S of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700305002009
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 980 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,189
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2978 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2978 over Spring Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 23,189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,639 by 2042. The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2978 over Spring 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2978 over Spring Creek carry?
About 23,189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 2978 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2978 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.