US Bridges

SH 70 over Duck Creek

Good

Dickens County, Texas · 7.70 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 250630010601055

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Duck Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2037. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesDuck Creek
Location7.70 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 70
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51914, -100.85631
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2037
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 70 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 70 over Duck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Duck Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.