US Bridges

SH 70 over West Dugout Creek

Fair

Roberts County, Texas · 5.0 MI N of FM 283 · Structure no. 041970049004008

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
184 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,337
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over West Dugout Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 70 over West Dugout Creek in Roberts County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,290 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesWest Dugout Creek
Location5.0 MI N of FM 283
RouteState Highway 70
CountyRoberts County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.98051, -100.85762
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,337 (2023)
Projected traffic3,290 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 70 over West Dugout Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 70 over West Dugout 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 70 over West Dugout Creek carry?

About 1,337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over West Dugout Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over West Dugout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.