US Bridges

FM 2070 over Lake Creek

Good

Baylor County, Texas · 6.1 MI W of US 277 · Structure no. 030120188203003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2070 over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2070 over Lake Creek in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2070
CrossesLake Creek
Location6.1 MI W of US 277
RouteState Highway 2070
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55729, -99.4421
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic46 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2070 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2070 over Lake 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 2070 over Lake Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2070 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2070 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.