US Bridges

US 62 / US 70 over Ballard Creek

Fair

Motley County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of SH 70 · Structure no. 251730014601001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
824
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 / US 70 over Ballard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 / US 70 over Ballard Creek in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 / US 70
CrossesBallard Creek
Location1.50 MI E of SH 70
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMotley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.01094, -100.80342
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2020)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ballard Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 62 / US 70 over Ballard 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 US 62 / US 70 over Ballard Creek carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 62 / US 70 over Ballard Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 / US 70 over Ballard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.