US Bridges

SH 70 over Draw

Fair

Dickens County, Texas · 2.50 MI W of SH 208 · Structure no. 250630010602027

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
732
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 70 over Draw in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesDraw
Location2.50 MI W of SH 208
RouteState Highway 70
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46294, -100.82826
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2020)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SH 70 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.