SH 70 Bus over Town Creek
GoodNolan County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Bus 20 · Structure no. 081770026401052
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,220
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 70 Bus over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 70 Bus over Town Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 8,220 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,510 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 Town Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is SH 70 Bus over Town 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 Town Creek carry?
About 8,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 70 Bus over Town Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SH 70 Bus over Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.