US Bridges

US 62 / US 70 over Longs Branch

Fair

Motley County, Texas · 3.20 MI W of SH 70 · Structure no. 251730014508008

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 / US 70 over Longs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 / US 70 over Longs Branch in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 / US 70
CrossesLongs Branch
Location3.20 MI W of SH 70
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMotley County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.99975, -100.87853
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2020)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US 62 / US 70 over Longs Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 62 / US 70 over Longs Branch 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 US 62 / US 70 over Longs Branch carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 62 / US 70 over Longs Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 / US 70 over Longs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.