US Bridges

SH 70 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Donley County, Texas · 12.40MI S of US287 · Structure no. 250650031101003

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 70 over Brushy Creek in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 78 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 6 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location12.40MI S of US287
RouteState Highway 70
CountyDonley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.76305, -100.90519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 70 over Brushy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.