US Bridges

FM 670 over Wild Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Texas · 5.3 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081680051802002

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 670 over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 670 over Wild Horse Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 670
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location5.3 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 670
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27612, -101.00177
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 FM 670 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 670 over Wild Horse 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 FM 670 over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 670 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 670 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.