FM 778 over Glade Creek
FairWood County, Texas · 2.70 MI SE of SH 37 · Structure no. 102500042902009
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 778 over Glade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 778 over Glade Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 76 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 778 over Glade Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is FM 778 over Glade 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 778 over Glade Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 778 over Glade Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FM 778 over Glade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.