US Bridges

SH 70 over Mcclellan Creek

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 040910030901004

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Mcclellan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 70 over Mcclellan Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 83 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesMcclellan Creek
Location1.1 MI N of IH 40
RouteState Highway 70
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19807, -100.97489
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2023)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mcclellan Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SH 70 over Mcclellan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Mcclellan Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Mcclellan Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Mcclellan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.