US 70 over Raggedy Creek
FairFoard County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of FM 1039 · Structure no. 250790014605020
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 619
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 70 over Raggedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 70 over Raggedy Creek in Foard County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 96 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 70 over Raggedy Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is US 70 over Raggedy 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 70 over Raggedy Creek carry?
About 619 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 70 over Raggedy Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 70 over Raggedy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.