US Bridges

US 70/287 NB over BNSF RR & Dugan Creek

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 433 · Structure no. 032440004306069

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
546 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,154
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70/287 NB over BNSF RR & Dugan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70/287 NB over BNSF RR & Dugan Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 66 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 12,154 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,308 by 2040. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 70/287 NB
CrossesBNSF RR & Dugan Creek
Location0.4 MI E of FM 433
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.1314, -99.15445
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length546 ft (166.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,154 (2020)
Projected traffic24,308 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70/287 NB over BNSF RR & Dugan Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 70/287 NB over BNSF RR & 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 70/287 NB over BNSF RR & Dugan Creek carry?

About 12,154 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 70/287 NB over BNSF RR & Dugan Creek?

The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 70/287 NB over BNSF RR & Dugan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.