US Bridges

FM 778 over Mill Race Creek

Good

Wood County, Texas · 2MI S of FM 49 Intersect · Structure no. 102500042903058

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
605
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 778 over Mill Race Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 778 over Mill Race Creek in Wood 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 778
CrossesMill Race Creek
Location2MI S of FM 49 Intersect
RouteState Highway 778
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69321, -95.34658
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 778 over Mill Race Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 778 over Mill Race 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 778 over Mill Race Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 778 over Mill Race Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 778 over Mill Race Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.