FM 70 over Petronila Creek
FairNueces County, Texas · 10.9 MI W of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780155803016
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 692 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,089
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 70 over Petronila Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 70 over Petronila Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,089 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,020 by 2033. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM 70 over Petronila Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 70 over Petronila 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 70 over Petronila Creek carry?
About 5,089 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 70 over Petronila Creek?
The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FM 70 over Petronila Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.