US Bridges

US 70 Nbfr over Dugan Creek

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 433 · Structure no. 032440004306022

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,979
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 Nbfr over Dugan Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 70 Nbfr over Dugan Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 101 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 12,979 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,958 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 Nbfr
CrossesDugan Creek
Location0.3 MI W of FM 433
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.13364, -99.1651
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,979 (2020)
Projected traffic25,958 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 70 Nbfr over Dugan Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is US 70 Nbfr over Dugan 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 US 70 Nbfr over Dugan Creek carry?

About 12,979 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 70 Nbfr over Dugan Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 Nbfr over Dugan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.