US Bridges

SH 70 over Plum Creek

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of FM 57 · Structure no. 080770026305320

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,709
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Plum Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,709 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,290 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.8 MI S of FM 57
RouteState Highway 70
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61336, -100.37929
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,709 (2018)
Projected traffic5,290 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 70 over Plum 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Plum Creek carry?

About 2,709 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.