US Bridges

SH 70 over Quitaque River

Poor

Motley County, Texas · 4.30 MI S of Hall C/L · Structure no. 251730010504052

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Quitaque River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Quitaque River in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesQuitaque River
Location4.30 MI S of Hall C/L
RouteState Highway 70
CountyMotley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.25049, -100.88972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Quitaque River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 70 over Quitaque 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Quitaque River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Quitaque River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Quitaque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.