SH 70 Bus over Kildoogan Creek
GoodNolan County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of SH 70 · Structure no. 081770026306018
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,120
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 Bus over Kildoogan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 70 Bus over Kildoogan Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 94 years old, older 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 70 Bus over Kildoogan Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is SH 70 Bus over Kildoogan Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 70 Bus over Kildoogan Creek carry?
About 2,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 Bus over Kildoogan Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 Bus over Kildoogan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.