SH 70 over Little Red River
PoorHall County, Texas · 3.80 MI S of SH 256 · Structure no. 250970031103014
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 540 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 over Little Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Little Red River in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Red River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 70 over Little Red River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 70 over Little Red River carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 over Little Red River?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 over Little Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.