US 70 over Drainage Ditch
GoodBailey County, Texas · 3.5 MI NW of FM 2079 · Structure no. 050090005202023
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,704
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 70 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 70 over Drainage Ditch in Bailey County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,704 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 70 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is US 70 over Drainage Ditch 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 70 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,704 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 70 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns US 70 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.