US Bridges

SH 70 over South Pease River

Fair

Motley County, Texas · 10.95 MI S of US 62 · Structure no. 251730010505054

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over South Pease River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over South Pease River in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesSouth Pease River
Location10.95 MI S of US 62
RouteState Highway 70
CountyMotley County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85793, -100.85142
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2019)
Projected traffic570 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 SH 70 over South Pease River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 411 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over South Pease River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over South Pease River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.