FM 70 over Sandy Hollow Creek
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · 2.4 MI NE of FM 624 · Structure no. 161260108801013
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 576
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 70 over Sandy Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 70 over Sandy Hollow Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 576 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2034. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 70 over Sandy Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 70 over Sandy Hollow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 70 over Sandy Hollow Creek carry?
About 576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 70 over Sandy Hollow Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 70 over Sandy Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.