US Bridges

SH 70 over Sandy Creek

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 3.30 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 080770026305012

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,504
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 70 over Sandy Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 94 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 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.30 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 70
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69733, -100.37429
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2020)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SH 70 over Sandy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.