US Bridges

SH 70 over Dockum Creek

Fair

Dickens County, Texas · 10.0 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 250630010601046

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Dockum Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Dockum Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesDockum Creek
Location10.0 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 70
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48715, -100.85945
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2023)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH 70 over Dockum Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 70 over Dockum 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Dockum Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Dockum Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Dockum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.