US Bridges

SH 70 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of FM 656 · Structure no. 250970010503015

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 70 over Turkey Creek in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.45 MI S of FM 656
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.37469, -100.89021
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 70 over Turkey 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.