US Bridges

SH 70 over Dry Duck Creek

Good

Dickens County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 3294 · Structure no. 250630010602037

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Dry Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 70 over Dry Duck Creek 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 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesDry Duck Creek
Location0.8 MI E of FM 3294
RouteState Highway 70
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41097, -100.70275
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2020)
Projected traffic780 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 70 over Dry Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 70 over Dry 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 Dry Duck Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Dry Duck Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Dry Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.