US Bridges

SH 70 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Ochiltree County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of US 83 · Structure no. 041790049003002

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
225 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,773
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 70 over Wolf Creek in Ochiltree County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 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 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.7 MI S of US 83
RouteState Highway 70
CountyOchiltree County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.25359, -100.81635
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,773 (2020)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 70 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 70 over Wolf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,773 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.