SH 70 over Cottonwood Creek
PoorNolan County, Texas · 4.7 MI N of SH 153 · Structure no. 081770026401004
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,614
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 70 over Cottonwood Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 99 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,614 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 70 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is SH 70 over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 70 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 4,614 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.