US Bridges

SH 70 over Duck Creek

Fair

Dickens County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of SH 208 · Structure no. 250630010602049

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
438 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
732
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Duck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Duck Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 438 ft (133.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1.70 MI W of SH 208
RouteState Highway 70
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45818, -100.81504
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length438 ft (133.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 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 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 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 70 over Duck 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 Duck Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 70 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 438 ft (133.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.