US Bridges

SH 70 over Clear Fork of Brazos Riv

Fair

Fisher County, Texas · 6.40 MI SE of SH 92 · Structure no. 080770026304009

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Clear Fork of Brazos Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 70 over Clear Fork of Brazos Riv in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 93 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesClear Fork of Brazos Riv
Location6.40 MI SE of SH 92
RouteState Highway 70
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78758, -100.38893
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2020)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2033
Trucks30%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 70 over Clear Fork of Brazos Riv built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 70 over Clear Fork of Brazos Riv 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Clear Fork of Brazos Riv carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Clear Fork of Brazos Riv?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Clear Fork of Brazos Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.