US Bridges

SH 70 over Middle Pease River

Good

Motley County, Texas · 17.65 MI S of Hall C/L · Structure no. 251730010504061

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
610 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Middle Pease River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Middle Pease River in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2031. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSH 70
CrossesMiddle Pease River
Location17.65 MI S of Hall C/L
RouteState Highway 70
StateTexas
Coordinates34.06381, -100.86891
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 70 over Middle Pease River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 70 over Middle Pease River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Middle Pease River carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Middle Pease River?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Middle Pease River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.