US Bridges

FM 3078 over Toyah Creek

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of SH 17 · Structure no. 061950044103096

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3078 over Toyah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3078 over Toyah Creek in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 3078
CrossesToyah Creek
Location1.15 MI W of SH 17
RouteState Highway 3078
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93774, -103.81064
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic143 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3078 over Toyah Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3078 over Toyah 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3078 over Toyah Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 3078 over Toyah Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3078 over Toyah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.