SH 70 over Mulberry Creek
PoorPosted for loadHall County, Texas · 10.5 MI W of FM 657 · Structure no. 250970031102006
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 902 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 506
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 over Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Mulberry Creek in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 506 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 70 over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 70 over Mulberry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 70 over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.