FM 70 over Chiltipin Creek
GoodNueces County, Texas · 3.7 MI W of FM 892 · Structure no. 161780155803118
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,176
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 70 over Chiltipin Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 70 over Chiltipin Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,176 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 70 over Chiltipin Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 70 over Chiltipin 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 70 over Chiltipin Creek carry?
About 5,176 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 70 over Chiltipin Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM 70 over Chiltipin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.