SH 70 over Oak Creek (reservoir)
FairCoke County, Texas · 2.50 MI S of Nolan C/L · Structure no. 070410026404041
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 432 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,688
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 over Oak Creek (reservoir) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Oak Creek (reservoir) in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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 1,688 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2033. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 70 over Oak Creek (reservoir) built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH 70 over Oak Creek (reservoir) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 70 over Oak Creek (reservoir) carry?
About 1,688 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 over Oak Creek (reservoir)?
The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 over Oak Creek (reservoir)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.