US Bridges

SH 70 over Dutchman Creek

Fair

Motley County, Texas · 7.50 MI S of US 62 · Structure no. 251730010505060

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
696
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Dutchman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 70 over Dutchman Creek in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 696 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2033. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location7.50 MI S of US 62
RouteState Highway 70
CountyMotley County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.90748, -100.84903
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2020)
Projected traffic1,050 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 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 Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 70 over Dutchman 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.